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Examples of courageous in a Sentence
She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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So many alternative sports have gained in popularity for boys and girls, from skateboarding to rowing to rugby, with a little seed money to help attract the curious and the courageous.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Pool, restaurants, bar, fitness center, spa Bonus Tip: Bikes are provided to guests eager to explore the lavender fields, medieval villages or to those courageous enough to ascend up Mount Ventoux.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
The University of South Carolina unveiled a monument honoring the courageous actions of Robert Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwell, and James Solomon Jr., who played pivotal roles in integrating the university 60 years ago.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024
Afghan Hound, inspired by the Cowardly Lion, followed up with a courageous performance.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Barkat is a decent and courageous man who could be a credible future prime minister.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
But is her transformation courageous or dehumanizing?
—Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
One reason her music felt so righteous, so courageous back then seems clear now.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
An unbiased but courageous perspective from a woman who has been unduly sidelined goes a long way in shaping the conversation and inspiring other women who have suffered the same or a similar fate.
—Abiola Salami, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Pool, restaurants, bar, fitness center, spa Bonus Tip: Bikes are provided to guests eager to explore the lavender fields, medieval villages or to those courageous enough to ascend up Mount Ventoux.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
The University of South Carolina unveiled a monument honoring the courageous actions of Robert Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwell, and James Solomon Jr., who played pivotal roles in integrating the university 60 years ago.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024
Afghan Hound, inspired by the Cowardly Lion, followed up with a courageous performance.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Barkat is a decent and courageous man who could be a credible future prime minister.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
But is her transformation courageous or dehumanizing?
—Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
One reason her music felt so righteous, so courageous back then seems clear now.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
An unbiased but courageous perspective from a woman who has been unduly sidelined goes a long way in shaping the conversation and inspiring other women who have suffered the same or a similar fate.
—Abiola Salami, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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courageous
adjective
cou·ra·geous
kə-ˈrā-jəs 
: having or marked by courage : brave
courageously
adverb
courageousness
noun
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