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courageous

[kuh-rey-juhs] / kəˈreɪ dʒəs /


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Fox remains as he has long been — funny, sincere, wildly talented and one of the most courageous people many of us will ever know.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

"We are heartbroken to announce the passing of my dad Ludek, following a brave and courageous battle with cancer," said Martin Miklosko.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

He praised Damascus's "courageous decision" to report the undisclosed site, which dates back to the rule of al-Assad.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Ullom is courageous enough to ask this question and so many more with total honesty.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

This did not come about because Stetson Kennedy was courageous or resolute or unflappable, even though he was all of these.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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