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courageous

[kuh-rey-juhs] / kəˈreɪ dʒəs /


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King died on Wednesday after "a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer", the Mobo Organisation said in a statement.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But a truly courageous leader would keep his promise to give families a bigger and broader educational lifeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Awkward and searching, it exists in a filmic space that you could argue was opened up by last year’s courageous documentary “Predators.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key figure in initial talks held in Islamabad last month, was optimistic that Trump's "courageous leadership and timely announcement" could foster a deal.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“If I was a regular, then I would get to see Duke on a regular basis and he’s my hero because he’s so brave and courageous on a regular basis.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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