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courage

[kur-ij, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr- /


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Powell’s calm but forceful defense of Fed independence likely staved off larger attacks on the institution and won him admiration and awards, like the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Courage Bagels of Los Angeles was an early star, with others, like Fantzye Bagels of Kingston, N.Y., and the wood-fired All or Nothing bagels in Nashville, Tenn., later joining them on the bandwagon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Dion has not headlined her own show since her Courage World Tour in 2020, which was postponed and then canceled due to her health issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

He was due to receive the 2025 Magnitsky Award for "Courage Under Fire", awarded jointly to him and his mother.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

He opened one eye, saw poor old Edgar Derby reading The Red Badge of Courage by candlelight.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut




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