gallant

Example Sentences

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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

On the way to a fancy ball, his gallant attempt to guide his date past a fetid puddle ends with him splashing her “from head to foot with that filthy water.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Our response was gallant, but that's not what we want to be, we don't want to be a responding team.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

A history of gallant women is the history of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

“Has your Highness seen the Lady Viola tonight?” asked a gallant troubadour of the fairy queen who floated down the hall upon his arm.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott