gallantly
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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
"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
Forest Service Ranger Ed Pulaski, who gallantly led the effort to fight the devastating “Big Burn” fire of 1910 in Idaho and Montana that burned 3 million acres and claimed dozens of lives.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2022
Despite his eventual defeat, Tipu was respected by the British for his military acumen and "the way he died gallantly in battle", according to Mr Dalrymple.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2022
He opened an eye and tried gallantly to smile.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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