gallantly

Example Sentences

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At Primavera Sound Barcelona, Rhian Teasdale, 32, emerges from smoke, stained the color orange by stage lights, gallantly flexing her arms in the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

"During an intense exchange of fire, six brave soldiers, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom," the army said in a statement, adding that the clash took place in North Waziristan.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2023

But then, instead of “O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming?” he backtracked to “What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last” before again singing “streaming” instead of “gleaming.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022

Fernández’s brand was this: a brawny, mustachioed man gallantly fighting for the woman he loves.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2021

“Take my hand, madam,” said Mr. Wonka gallantly.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl