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courageous

[kuh-rey-juhs] / kəˈreɪ dʒəs /


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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key figure in initial talks held in Islamabad last month, was optimistic that Trump's "courageous leadership and timely announcement" could foster a deal.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

There needed to be backing for the "defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The judges who are defending the Constitution and the rule of law are courageous examples for pro-democracy Americans and other people of conscience.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

I hope Mr. Sasse’s public and courageous reflections on his terminal illness will help to compel the FDA to overhaul its dysfunctional drug approval protocols for rare diseases and more broadly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

My sister answered, “She was courageous in life and lucky to be in love.”

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis




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