valiant

Example Sentences

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That this valiant display coincides with the anniversary of the Coens’ landmark film only further confirms the perennial relevance of “Fargo.”

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Ish Sodhi hit a valiant 33 off 15 balls before he fell as the last wicket with New Zealand bowled out in 19.4 overs.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

After being broken in the third set, he immediately called for the trainer and, after a valiant attempt at his next service game, called it quits.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Malinche’s portrayal as a valiant Cortés enabler doesn’t seem to bother audiences, though some decry the work’s pro-Spanish take on the Conquest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Nisus and Euryalus were their names, the first a valiant and experienced soldier, the other only a stripling, but equally brave and full of generous ardor for heroic deeds.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton