valiant

Example Sentences

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He called the team’s effort to push eventual Big Ten champion Purdue valiant, but the games ahead in March simply mean more to the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

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

The roads confound him; they’ve knotted up, dark, antagonistic; he pits himself against them, valiant, a man doing battle for love.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen