gallantly
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Gen. Lafayette of the Continental Army, returned after an absence of more than 40 years for a grand tour of the country he so gallantly served at its birth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Arenales gallantly stepping up to support Espinal against a social firing squad sparked a flame between the two.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025
While it turned out that wombats weren’t gallantly ushering woodland creatures out of harm’s way, Dr. Nimmo decided to explore the role of their burrows in forest ecosystems affected by a fire.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
Mr. Smith had lost his balance for a second, and was trying gallantly to hold on to a triangle of wood that jutted from the cupola.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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