gallantly

Example Sentences

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At Primavera Sound Barcelona, Rhian Teasdale, 32, emerges from smoke, stained the color orange by stage lights, gallantly flexing her arms in the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

While it turned out that wombats weren’t gallantly ushering woodland creatures out of harm’s way, Dr. Nimmo decided to explore the role of their burrows in forest ecosystems affected by a fire.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

My research assistant gallantly stepped in, taking one bite and pronouncing this particular specimen a colossal fail.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023

"During an intense exchange of fire, six brave soldiers, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom," the army said in a statement, adding that the clash took place in North Waziristan.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2023

"Your sweet words have moved me," he said gallantly, nodding, as if to say all would be well.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin