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courage

[kur-ij, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr- /


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The pilot Smit Machchhar embodied the "highest degrees of courage, responsibility, and care for human life", the UAE official said in a post on X.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

"I salute these heroes who demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness and courage," he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

His heroism was hailed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised his patience, acumen and courage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

But for friends and neighbours in the Mumbai suburb where his parents live, the courage came as little surprise.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

It was Mrs. Pritchard who’d taught me that Bible verse about asking and receiving, so I took a deep breath and summoned up a chunk of courage.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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