as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
even in the face of insurmountable odds, the troops displayed a stoutness of heart that was inspiring
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After 20 years, the Big Bang remains a symbol of modernity and creative courage.—
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This is the untold origin of a revolution—where faith is tested, courage is forged, and the forces of darkness fight to extinguish the light.—
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That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.—
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President Barack Obama later honored him for his heroism.—
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The ceremony honored eight recipients from around the world for acts of bravery, activism, perseverance and more.—
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Reprising the role of the cocky Naval aviator required the bravery of a real fighter pilot.—
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Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.—
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
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The skit cunningly notes that a lot of what has been said about Smith wouldn’t be said to his face and taps nearly four decades of comedy prowess.—
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Brian, an avid hunter known for his cooking prowess, owns Forest River Bean Co., and several hunting properties in the area.—
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“Stoutness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoutness. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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