valor

Example Sentences

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As a marine, Mueller earned a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

It is militarily, politically and even intellectually enlightening, but is more deliberately about selflessness and valor, not an inappropriate offering for Veterans Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

To her great surprise, the king himself rides his dragon Sunfyre into battle, hoping to prove his valor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025

But this week, he was accused of "stolen valor" for allegedly saying he carried a weapon of war in war — which he did not.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

The elders would tell tales of the wars fought by our ancestors in defense of the Fatherland, as well as the acts of valor by generals and soldiers during these epic days..

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela