courageous

Example Sentences

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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

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

"From different parts of Australia, and around the world, these Bravery honourees are characterised by their selfless, courageous, and determined response in unspeakable and horrific circumstances," Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn said.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Arthur’s were of the pitiful spectacle— the show of an earthly, sinful man, but the best of them, plodding along behind these three supernatural virgins; his doomed, courageous, vain toil.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White