courage

Example Sentences

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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

What Woods needs right now is this: friends with the courage to treat him as a regular human in a real predicament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"My heart is full of courage, my red blood is boiling; my brothers stand with me, this time we will rise," Shah said in his song, over a video of him campaigning for election.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“A delicious treat,” I whispered to give myself courage.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff