courageous
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He was courageous in every era, including eras when maybe courage wasn’t held at a premium.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 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
He said "unyielding resolve" was needed for "the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 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
I tried to be courageous like my friend the donkey whenever I walked through the forest.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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