valor
Example Sentences
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Mr. Le Tellier became obsessed with excavating the past of this unknown man, an inquiry that poignantly revives the valor and tragedy of World War II.
“The best one that we could find that fit this feat of valor was the state of Alaska’s Heroism Award,” he said.
From Seattle Times
He was highly decorated, receiving numerous commendations, including the Navy Cross — the second-highest medal for valor awarded by the Navy and Marines.
From Washington Post
But it hadn’t reckoned on Ukrainian valor or Russian incompetence.
From Washington Post
In 1991, Bacarro received a medal of valor from the military for thwarting an attack by about 150 communist guerrillas on a northern Philippine town despite his smaller force.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
