act of courage
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Mr Daulby's family, said he "lost his life in the act of courage to save others" and his final act "was one of profound courage and he will forever be remembered".
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025
This, in a nutshell, is why choosing a career in law enforcement is an act of courage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024
In many instances, the sharing itself was an act of courage at a time when people are increasingly isolated.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023
She is perhaps the most unlikely character to change this family’s fortunes, but she commits an audacious act of courage, a move that could end a legacy of faltering identities.
From New York Times • May 16, 2023
“It was an act of courage far surpassing any other in my life. And I am glad to see you going, Nell, because I would certainly never do it again.”
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
