gallant

Example Sentences

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It is primarily a civilian award, but it may be awarded to military personnel for gallant conduct that is not in "the face of the enemy".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Our response was gallant, but that's not what we want to be, we don't want to be a responding team.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

It is alive, it exists, you know people who are gallant, have witnessed gallantry and understand at this point that it is deeply countercultural.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

A history of gallant women is the history of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Then he reached in again and retrieved one for Jessie, presenting it to her with a gallant bow.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser