valiant

Example Sentences

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He called the team’s effort to push eventual Big Ten champion Purdue valiant, but the games ahead in March simply mean more to the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Chasing a mammoth 208 for victory, Italy suffered early blows before a valiant fourth-wicket partnership of 73 between brothers Ben and Harry Manenti kept them afloat at Eden Gardens.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

That this valiant display coincides with the anniversary of the Coens’ landmark film only further confirms the perennial relevance of “Fargo.”

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

It was replaced by a predawn raid that was brilliantly executed and valiant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

‘Boromir was a valiant member of our Company,’ said Frodo at length.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien