courageous

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I hope Mr. Sasse’s public and courageous reflections on his terminal illness will help to compel the FDA to overhaul its dysfunctional drug approval protocols for rare diseases and more broadly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

When asked how she would feel if he were replaced by a badger, she said: "Well, lucky badger or lucky grandpapa", adding that a suitable substitute should be a very brave and courageous animal.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The band called the record “. . .an immediate response to current events and inspired by the many extraordinary and courageous people fighting on the frontlines of freedom.”

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

The Wu-Tang Clan executive producer died “following a courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer” according to a joint statement issued by the hip-hop collective and Grant’s family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

It was that way between them, because, after years of battling each other, C.P. and Ann took that courageous first step of listening.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson