valor
Example Sentences
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As a marine, Mueller earned a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
Mr. Le Tellier became obsessed with excavating the past of this unknown man, an inquiry that poignantly revives the valor and tragedy of World War II.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
“But anyone from a rural place knows that country doesn’t have to come from the Deep South. In terms of stolen country valor, I’ve probably stolen more than most.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025
But this week, he was accused of "stolen valor" for allegedly saying he carried a weapon of war in war — which he did not.
From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024
“You have demonstrated a true act of valor, and in doing so exhibited a righteousness, dedication, and loyalty far exceeding your years,” he murmured.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing valor
Veterans Day Vocabulary
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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The Things They Carried
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