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valiant

[val-yuhnt] / ˈvæl yənt /


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Chasing a mammoth 208 for victory, Italy suffered early blows before a valiant fourth-wicket partnership of 73 between brothers Ben and Harry Manenti kept them afloat at Eden Gardens.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 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

Malinche’s portrayal as a valiant Cortés enabler doesn’t seem to bother audiences, though some decry the work’s pro-Spanish take on the Conquest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

A valiant gesture, old man, but I am not that great a fool.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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