valor
Example Sentences
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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.
“The best one that we could find that fit this feat of valor was the state of Alaska’s Heroism Award,” he said.
From Seattle Times
He was highly decorated, receiving numerous commendations, including the Navy Cross — the second-highest medal for valor awarded by the Navy and Marines.
From Washington Post
Stone, a college dropout, Vietnam infantryman himself with a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart, clearly wants us to understand what fighting in that war was like.
From Los Angeles Times
But it hadn’t reckoned on Ukrainian valor or Russian incompetence.
From Washington Post
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