courageous
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The judges who are defending the Constitution and the rule of law are courageous examples for pro-democracy Americans and other people of conscience.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
This moment requires all citizens to stand behind our courageous service members, who are risking their lives to protect our nation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Lebanon's government has acted against Iranian interests and withdrew its approval of the Iranian ambassador's accreditation on Tuesday, a decision Barrot hailed as "courageous".
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
“We need to understand that they were very courageous to speak out.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
This did not come about because Stetson Kennedy was courageous or resolute or unflappable, even though he was all of these.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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