gallantly
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When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Arenales gallantly stepping up to support Espinal against a social firing squad sparked a flame between the two.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025
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
In another wet area a few miles closer to Chamisaville, tiny toads gallantly hopped across the road.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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