courageous
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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
“We need to understand that they were very courageous to speak out.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
When asked how she would feel if he were replaced by a badger, she said: "Well, lucky badger or lucky grandpapa", adding that a suitable substitute should be a very brave and courageous animal.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Perry, who died in 2025, has written a fine capstone for his own career as well as his courageous character.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Normally he was a courageous dog, but he had never before encountered anything like these vicious, silent onslaughts.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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