valor
Example Sentences
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As a marine, Mueller earned a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
It is militarily, politically and even intellectually enlightening, but is more deliberately about selflessness and valor, not an inappropriate offering for Veterans Day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
“This is my journey, and I want to thank the board for your trust, your confidence, and for your valor and courage in doing right by our community through the service that we collectively provide.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025
Hitler was a former frontline soldier, twice wounded and decorated for valor.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2024
The Chincha elite, afraid to take on the Inka army, always chose compliance over valor, and were rewarded with plum positions in the colonial government.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing valor
Veterans Day Vocabulary
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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The Things They Carried
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