courageous
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The mosque called him "a courageous man who put himself on the line of the safety of others, who even in his last moments did not stop protecting our community".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The judges who are defending the Constitution and the rule of law are courageous examples for pro-democracy Americans and other people of conscience.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
The use of military force requires bold and courageous decision-making.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Lebanon's government has acted against Iranian interests and withdrew its approval of the Iranian ambassador's accreditation on Tuesday, a decision Barrot hailed as "courageous".
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Frank made a squeaky noise that wasn’t very courageous.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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