brave
Example Sentences
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The movie opens with her reciting lines from a story that casts her as a brave royal determined to reclaim a baby from a goblin king.
From Salon
A spokesperson said: "The prime minister raised the brave and heroic British and American soldiers who fought side by side in Afghanistan, many of whom never returned home. We must never forget their sacrifice".
From BBC
As usual, they are much braver when their names aren’t attached to their opinions.
From Salon
Neighbours braved the gunfire to come and help, and a vehicle was found to transport his wife to hospital, ultimately saving her life.
From Barron's
Moninder, who goes by one name and is a delivery worker for an e-commerce platform, was passing by and reportedly made a brave attempt to save Mehta.
From BBC
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