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valor

[val-er] / ˈvæl ər /


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More than 16 million Americans served in World War II. A conflict of that scale demands valor and bravery, and our servicemen answered the call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

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

“But anyone from a rural place knows that country doesn’t have to come from the Deep South. In terms of stolen country valor, I’ve probably stolen more than most.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

But this week, he was accused of "stolen valor" for allegedly saying he carried a weapon of war in war — which he did not.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

He would’ve explained to his father that none of these decorations was for uncommon valor.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien




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