gallant

Example Sentences

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The statement, from Major General Michael Onoja, a defence headquarters spokesman, said that the attack "resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers", without disclosing a toll or who was killed.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

A history of gallant women is the history of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

It is alive, it exists, you know people who are gallant, have witnessed gallantry and understand at this point that it is deeply countercultural.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Murderbot doesn’t even want to be touched, which makes its final act particularly gallant.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

Her heart went out to the gallant old man as he stood shamed and red-faced, too angry to speak.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin