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brave

[breyv] / breɪv /




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“We see that as a brave decision in the face of high jet fuel prices in the typically loss-making low season,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s brave of them in this day and age to spotlight someone in our community when other organizations are trying to erase us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“I’m going to encourage you to be brave and stand firm for the people of this county,” one resident told the commissioners.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"That kind of honesty really helps others feel seen and understood," says Kay Carter from The Dyslexia Association, adding, Holland's words are "powerful and genuinely brave".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Now, in addition to the daily visit of the sun, I had the company of this brave and handsome guest—in fact soon of a whole small committee.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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