valiant

Example Sentences

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He called the team’s effort to push eventual Big Ten champion Purdue valiant, but the games ahead in March simply mean more to the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

That this valiant display coincides with the anniversary of the Coens’ landmark film only further confirms the perennial relevance of “Fargo.”

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Glenn Phillips hit a valiant 78 off 40 balls and briefly threatened a fightback in his 79-run partnership with Mark Chapman, who made 39.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

It was replaced by a predawn raid that was brilliantly executed and valiant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

We almost let an eleven-point lead slide through our fingers, but in a valiant last-minute effort, Mariel pulled us back for the win.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad