gutsy
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He followed a gutsy par save on 11 with birdies at the next two holes.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
It was his gutsy idea to shut himself in a hot “smog chamber,” breathing concentrated pollution for two hours, to demonstrate that smog was personal.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The effort has showcased military and intelligence brilliance and gutsy leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Alcaraz won their most recent clash, at the US Open last year, but Djokovic came out on top at the Australian Open in 2025 with a gutsy four-set quarter-final victory.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
For if a person could crack under heat or cold, a combination of the two seemed guaranteed to do in even the gutsy Galadriel.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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