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courage

[kur-ij, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr- /


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Linderman was 19 when she finally worked up the courage to try her hand at stand-up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

In a statement, Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe said the men who had come forward had shown great courage and resilience in pursuing justice.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

It will, however, take a good deal of courage for some of the justices to get to this result.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

But a few passengers, crew and off-duty pilots who landed the plane safely overcame their fear and exercised their courage and sense of duty, and helped to make this miracle happen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

I said, still clueless as to where my courage was coming from.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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