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

“They were very courageous to speak out,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

In a statement on Facebook, Campbell's family said he had died after a "long and courageous battle in intensive care following a complex major operation".

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The band called the record “. . .an immediate response to current events and inspired by the many extraordinary and courageous people fighting on the frontlines of freedom.”

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

I respected Mrs. Williams for her courageous act, but it didn’t change a thing.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea