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courage

[kur-ij, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr- /


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Streeting said it was a matter for Ukrainians to choose their leader but added that the country was "fortunate to have someone of his calibre, his courage and his integrity leading their war effort".

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Linderman was 19 when she finally worked up the courage to try her hand at stand-up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

It will, however, take a good deal of courage for some of the justices to get to this result.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

His heroism was hailed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised his patience, acumen and courage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

All because you have the courage to let that Flash play out.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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