valiant
Example Sentences
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Number eight Corbin Bosch made a valiant 67 off 51 balls as South Africa fought until almost the end.
From Barron's
The nation of Braveheart alternated exclusively between valiant defeat and abject humiliation.
But Mr. Thein’s harried, good-humored attempt to keep up with the title cards’ rapid pace brought additional amusement—and a much deserved ovation for his valiant efforts.
When pressed to elaborate, Jeffries said “the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer waged a valiant fight,” and turned his disapproval to the Democrats who voted with Republicans on the bill.
From Los Angeles Times
If not entirely successful, it’s still a fascinating take on how we put rock stars on screen and a valiant attempt to understand how they make the music that moves us.
From Los Angeles Times
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