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gallant

[gal-uhnt, guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt, guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt, guh-lant, -lahnt] / ˈgæl ənt, gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt, gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt, gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt /


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James and his teammates gave a gallant effort Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, but the defending champion proved to be more than the Lakers could handle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The statement, from Major General Michael Onoja, a defence headquarters spokesman, said that the attack "resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers", without disclosing a toll or who was killed.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

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

Similarly, not all Faithfuls are gallant, as is confirmed by Michael Rapaport’s rabid behavior.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

The gallant fool, was what he called Brandon.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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