dared

Example Sentences

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He dared to write what everyone already knew — that the Fever had instituted a “strategic management plan” to limit Clark’s games in the wake of injuries that cost her most of last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

And a conclusion which nobody dared predict until Fonseca blasted down another ace to seal a victory which will never be forgotten.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But pro-Soviet intellectuals ostracized him when he dared to speak honestly about life behind the Iron Curtain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour," he said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Fifteen-year-old Jim did a handspring over the bed and dared his father to do one, too.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow