courage

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Some historians believe that the treason count was intentionally added by the prosecutors to tie the hands of Gov. Henry Wise, who had expressed some admiration for Brown’s courage and integrity.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

I had so much built-up anxiety about facing my own numbers, but seeing my boyfriend lay his cards on the table gave me the courage to finally log in and look at mine.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Lindbergh knew a man with the wealth, vision and courage to underwrite Goddard’s project—Daniel Guggenheim, Harry’s father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Colbert told Jackson it "took me a few years to scrape my courage into a pile to give you a call", but he did so two years ago and Jackson liked his idea.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In an act of true bravery, an act that required far greater courage than aiming missiles or threatening war, he said, “In order to save the world, we must retreat.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin