courageous
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The judges who are defending the Constitution and the rule of law are courageous examples for pro-democracy Americans and other people of conscience.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
The use of military force requires bold and courageous decision-making.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
“They were very courageous to speak out,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
In a statement on Facebook, Campbell's family said he had died after a "long and courageous battle in intensive care following a complex major operation".
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
“I’m making the wish,” Theo writes to his brother, “that he may be as determined and as courageous as you.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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