How To Use Bravery In A Sentence

We have to make a definite move to cross over the boundary from cowardice to bravery.
The judge praised the firefighters for their bravery and devotion to duty.
Small boys waved their hands to us, the water-carrier carrying his tight goat-skin from the wells set his cups a-tinkling, as though by way of a God-speed, and then M'Barak touched his horse with the spur to induce the bravery of a caracole, and led us away from Djedida. Morocco
Test cricket can examine bravery, it can expose technical frailties, and it can take players into new territory. Times, Sunday Times
While SocGen management has called Kerviel a trader "without genius" who was "acting alone," French bloggers are touting his "lucidity" and bravery for standing up to a system that "brings up its shady dealings only when they are unfavorable to them. France’s New Anti-Hero

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The Marine Corps is usually conservative in distributing medals, but the battles of March and April here are certain to bring a significant number of citations for bravery, officials said.
She was the first sniffer dog to be killed in the conflict and was commended for bravery. The Sun
Bravery also requires recognizing when standing up to these threats is reasonable and appropriate, and it requires acting on one's recognition.
He reached high rank and for bravery was made a Hero of the Soviet Union.
When the war ended, they were awarded the George Cross for bravery.
Having thus escaped the danger, the Romans threw their sentinel down the rock; while on Manlius they conferred by vote a reward for his bravery, intended more for honour than advantage; for each man gave him a day's rations, which consisted of half a Roman pound of meal, and the fourth part of a Greek cotyle of wine. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I
But we do respect her bravery in standing up against a dreadful regime.
Back on land where we could sink safely into the snow up to our ankles and giggle at our own bravery, there was an angry woman who didn't speak English, upbraiding us in a way that needed no translation.
It has the grandeur of a true epic, a thrilling, if flawed hero, momentous political struggles, bravery, love and death.
I am not questioning the integrity nor the bravery of the NSW "firie", but let's be honest.
In 1976 he was awarded the Scott Medal for bravery after tackling two armed robbers following a raid on a post office.
Music has the power of raising the human spirit, and promoting human courage and bravery. Dr T.P.Chia
They were cited for bravery in battle.
The bravery of the defending forces had been such that the attackers allowed them to leave the city with honour.
He received a posthumous award for bravery.
Each passing year leaves us with fewer veterans of the First World War to describe eye-witness accounts of the horror, bravery and comradeship at the front.
Nathan Draper, 18, said that he was "maddened" at the actions of the Muslim demonstrators and praised the bravery of the soldiers and said they should be supported for risking their lives. Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World Telegraph
To read a tirade of abuse like this can only add to that trauma and make Nadia's bravery and eventual victory all the more commendable.
Many more received other major awards for bravery in battle. Earthly Powers: Religion and Politics in Europe from the Enlightenment to the Great War
The cause of the dilatoriness was less referrible to the tribunes than to the senate, who, because word was brought that they were holding out with the most vigorous resistance, did not duly reflect that there is a limit to human strength, which no bravery can exceed. The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08
Mailer fetishizes bravery, which has sometimes made him seem silly.
The martlet signifies nobility acquired through bravery, prowess or intelligence. On English arms it was a mark of cadency signifying the fourth son, for whom there was little doubt that there would be no land left for him to inherit.
For all her bravery and determination, she is not over the emotional trauma of being raped.
The commanding officer put Sergeant Williams in for a medal for bravery.
He reached high rank and for bravery was made a Hero of the Soviet Union.
Bravery is climbing over a trench and fighting for your country in a war.
The owner's bravery in recognising the nom-de-gaff is outstanding and to be aplauded. Harbouring Thoughts
It's like you're trying to go about your life, and make dinner...but the roof is off of your house, and the walls are falling down." would thank her daughter -- she called six-year-old Matilda's "bravery and exuberance is the example that I take with me in my work and in my life" -- is a major development, though one that, presumably, did not come without a tinge of sadness. The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
I assure you it has nothing to do with bravery, or some innate motivation to break the big story.
She was awarded a medal for showing supreme courage/bravery.
Army 1st Lt. Richard Warehime is pinned with the Bronze Star Medal, which is given for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service, just minutes before his team departs on its next route clearance mission in Baghdad, February 2009. Latest Articles
An outcast, in a certain sense; But with the desperate Bravery of his rat - like existence.
A division of officers and soldiers who won honor for their bravery in the last war will march past during this afternoon's ceremony.
The reason I bring the story of Hectors bravery to the fore is because I have none, nil, not a drop.
The bravery of one of his victims enabled vice-squad detectives to bring him to court.
It is here that he shows his skill and his bravery with the veronicas, pases de pecho, remate de tanda. There is no such thing as a bullfight
It's not possible to read Paul's New Testament writings and remain unmoved by his open heart, intellectual prowess and staggering bravery. John Shore: Toward a Christianity of Common Sense
The entire white watch crew at Wallasey fire station received a prestigious award in recognition of their bravery at the triple rescue.
The soldier was awarded a medal for his bravery.
Moral courage is a more rare commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Robert F. Kennedy
In addition to incitements and urgings from these right-wing political and mainstream media morons, there also came - and still are coming - the claims from the weirdest and dankest holes in the blogosphere, the deep rat warrens where readers of Newsmax, NewsBusters and other collections of neo-Nazi rants, can come together to rub vigorously each other's, um, reptilian fears and stroke each other's faux bravery as they plot their "counterrevolutionary" tactics and strategies. Mike Malloy: Poison
Many more received other major awards for bravery in battle. Earthly Powers: Religion and Politics in Europe from the Enlightenment to the Great War
They reward bravery and commitment - something never short with Simon.
He said that Rosa Parks helped to set all Americans free. He said the world knows of her because of a single act of bravery that struck a deadly blow to racial hatred.
The commander commended the soldier for his bravery.
Their tradition of gallantry is typical of the Canadian Forces with their battle honours, with their thousands of dead in two world wars, and their countless awards for bravery. Loyal Societies Dinner
Perhaps it is down to the bravery of jumps horses and riders. The Sun
A local police officer has been awarded a commendation for bravery after wrestling a gun from a man in a casino last April.
The medical corps were cited for bravery in combat.
But she is at the stage when a plaster is a badge of bravery and a small price for scientific advancement. Times, Sunday Times
Police officers who restored peace to the riot-torn streets of Bradford last year were also due to be honoured for their bravery last night.
Fry stood firm, stirring his men by example; he showed outstanding bravery and resolution. Times, Sunday Times
Bravery never goes out of fashion.
We have a show for you like no other, featuring death defying acts of bravery and tremendous feats of skill.
He was posthumously awarded a Certificate of Bravery which is still a treasured possession in the family.
A passer-by who saved a man from being savaged by his own dog and an off-duty policeman who intervened in a nightclub brawl were today honoured for their bravery.
All Americans have come to see this city as place of bravery, of generosity and grace.
So too much bravery is put into Moklan, and the bravery spills over. The White Man's Way
Making awards for bravery is an imprecise science. Times, Sunday Times
Against good international defences that takes nerve, bravery and no little skill.
Tales of bravery from the M-Four crash. Sheer panic: Accused describes the barn fire that killed twin sisters.
Generally, mascots are chosen because they represent honor, valor and bravery.
The primary aim of the awards is to recognise outstanding bravery in the race of danger by exceptional seniors.
I commend her for the immense bravery she has shown throughout the investigation. Times, Sunday Times
On a day when the underfoot conditions tested the courage of horses all over the country, one performance at Sandown shone out for the sheer bravery of the horse concerned.
A Leeds woman who single-handedly tackled an armed robber and prevented a raid on a building society was yesterday honoured for her bravery by the Home Secretary.
The soldier was awarded a medal for his bravery.
Naturally we were equally impressed by the bravery of Commander Crabb, who took them on equipped only with a pair of plimsolls and some swimming goggles.
Moral courage is a more rare commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Robert F. Kennedy
But in fact, if you explore American history you will find that at crucial moments we have been startlingly dependent on having a chief executive who demonstrates what I call presidential courage — the bravery and wisdom to risk his popularity, even his life, for a vital, larger cause. A President's Ultimate Test
This book deserves a medal for bravery. Times, Sunday Times
Dempsey served on the Western Front and was awarded the Military Cross for bravery.
Today the man who won a British Empire Medal for his bravery was due to be given a hero's send-off by his old squadron, who planned to fly their helicopters overhead as he was laid to rest.
But, nevertheless, considering what they had done, they neither deserved, nor did they seem to care for commiseration, holding up their brazen faces as if they had been taking a pleasure walk for the benefit of their health, and the poukit hens, that dangled before them, ornaments of their bravery. The Life of Mansie Wauch tailor in Dalkeith
The children were perplexed by her unexpected good humor, but they admired her good-natured bravery in the face of personal tragedy.
Test cricket can examine bravery, it can expose technical frailties, and it can take players into new territory. Times, Sunday Times
In all armies there were officers who needed to prove their bravery by single combat.
Much of the coverage thus far has rightly focused on the bravery of the victims, who have spoken out about their trauma. Times, Sunday Times
Many more received other major awards for bravery in battle. Earthly Powers: Religion and Politics in Europe from the Enlightenment to the Great War
Bravery, mischance, well-trained American units, poorly trained Iraqi units, superior coalition leadership, and superior technology are all part of the calculus that made up what appeared to the world as an easy 100-hour rout.
Fire officers plan to officially commend Jonathan for his bravery.
I applaud your bravery and agree with you whole heartly Spending seven Septembers hijacking my religion back
He said that person should be made captain for their bravery and quick wits.
We must face tomorrow, whatever it may hold, with determination, joy, and bravery.
Who thought we'd witness that kind of bravery in the name of this project?
His first column was a paean to the ingenuity, resolve, and bravery represented by the massive Berlin airlift.
A hero firefighter who pulled a young girl from the bottom of a lake was today awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery.
They made a decision to take action but, despite the bravery of their actions, they all had a very quiet, unassuming modesty.
We had two huge bravery awards specially struck for the flight captain and his co-pilot to ensure they got the giant honours they deserve. The Sun
The battle to save the environment, if there is to be a successful one, will require extreme ferociousness and bravery coupled with extreme strategic intelligence.
We must face tomorrow, whatever it may hold, with determination, joy, and bravery.
We saw the bravery of rescuers grow with the danger.
As the news of their son's bravery came in, his parents didn't seem surprised that he had been in the thick of the action on the outskirts of the city.
I admire her for her bravery.
This proved the best, probably only strategy in the end, and the film is finally as much about the bravery and tenacity of one gay man in the face of annihilating social forces as anything else.
Horse and rider need to nurture complete trust, to tackle the field in fair weather or foul with cavalier bravery but with two minds, one of them human, intrinsically focused.
This noted personage is a Eutaw by birth, but forsook his own people and joined the Py-Euts, after he became a man, and by his prowess and bravery, acquired such an ascendency over the tribe of his adoption, as to become their principal chief. Life in the Rocky Mountains
The primary aim of the awards is to recognise outstanding bravery in the race of danger by exceptional seniors.
A police officer was given a national police bravery award for tackling a gunman who was holding his children hostage.
He was not afraid of her, and she sensed his bravery was genuine and not the result of insincere male bravado.
The articles show the bravery, skill and commitment that is needed by each of the lifeboat crews.
It was an act of selfless bravery. The Sun
Far from me and from my friends, be such frigid philosophy as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground which has been dignified by wisdom, bravery, or virtue.
Three police constables have received awards for their bravery in dealing with dangerous situations.
A division of soldiers who won honour for their bravery will march past during this ceremony.
From being manacled to Baron Cohen in a hotel room in Kansas City to swapping blows in an Arkansas cage match, the actor was astonishing in his versatility and bravery. Sacha Baron Cohen on “Brüno”: “I won’t do it again.” Here’s why: » Scene-Stealers
The entire white watch crew at Wallasey fire station received a prestigious award in recognition of their bravery at the triple rescue.
The Friar then busied himself with consoling the unfortunate woman, while Libertine busied himself with complimenting the exotic Gipsy beauty, and regaling her with stories of his wit and bravery.
He thought about ritual suicide and how it had changed from a demonstration of bravery to one of cowardice.
He served with distinction, twice being decorated for bravery, before being seriously wounded in the head in 1915 and demobilized in 1916.
The lieutenant praised the youth wholeheartedly for his bravery.
This book deserves a medal for bravery. Times, Sunday Times
Although this doesn't really translate into English, we nevertheless have a negative association between the liver and bravery, lexicalised in the antonym of bravery: ‘lily-livered’.
The commander commended the soldier for his bravery.
Heroes who have won the highest honours for their bravery now have a permanent memorial at Westminster Abbey.
It's all very well to liken a restaurant to the army, but mess cooks seldom win medals for bravery.
The decoration fashioned in beads, paint, and quillwork served to summarize the common values of the wearers - generosity, honor, and bravery.
Two staff members received commendations for their bravery in extricating a youth from serious violence, while at the same taking several other youths to court hearings.
He joined Michelle on the bridge, relief commingling with a confused pride at his own bravery.
However, get female soccer players on a field, and different characteristics emerge: bravery and mercilessness.
Our sergeant led our platoon across Crete displaying great bravery and single-handedly taking out German machine-gun positions.
Many fellow soldiers owed their lives to the bravery of the men in the 3rd Division.
Celebrities including Michael Crawford and Peter Bowles saw her collect her bravery award.
It was a gentlemanly and dignified spectacle such as the game has seldom seen - not only that, it took real bravery as the risks to themselves and their families are very real.
The bravery of seven Solomon Islands men who rescued three Australian soldiers on August 30 has been formally recognised.
LaCienega gulped, but the girl's bravery returned when she saw her friend's smile.
The Temeraire fought with conspicuous bravery in the battle beside Nelson's flagship Victory.
The models who let them loose on their locks deserve a medal for bravery. The Sun
Police officers who risked their lives chasing the driver of a giant forklift truck who left a trail of destruction across York have been praised for their bravery.
During his career, he was awarded the Iron Cross by the German army for bravery.
Perhaps if you did some work on the subject, you would realise that the real bravery is exhibited by those TS/TG people who live in another gender role, in a country where kneejerk transphobic reactions – like yours – are not only tolerated, but given airtime on national television. Qatar: TS/TG people – human beings or behavioural deviants?
The drama, bravery and human endeavour involved in the prize ring seems to inspire authors beyond the common drudgery of your average sports biography and this is no exception.
It has also observed examples of great bravery and of selflessness. The Prisons We Deserve
We believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another. Veronica Roth
Lane was awarded a galaxy of medals for her bravery.
She was the first sniffer dog to be killed in the conflict and was commended for bravery. The Sun
We have never known the euphoria of riding across country on a crisp winter's morning, summoned the bravery to fly pell-mell over hedges and ditches or experienced the extraordinary exhilaration of feeling at one with a horse.
She was the first sniffer dog to be killed in the conflict and was commended for bravery. The Sun
Making awards for bravery is an imprecise science. Times, Sunday Times
In truth, the other figures in the square are all distinguished by the kind of bravery that used to appeal to us more.
He showed valour, courage and bravery. The Sun
Her selfless act of bravery led to the conviction of two girls who had mugged a pensioner.
Anyone who works in the field has my utmost respect for their bravery.
No other group so fully embodies the American spirit of bravery and rugged individualism.
Upon the shattered standards of Austria he would confer the meed of merited applause for heroic, although unprevailing bravery. The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot.
The entire white watch crew at Wallasey fire station received a prestigious award in recognition of their bravery at the triple rescue.
We had the bravery and the belief to do it ourselves, and not depend on results elsewhere.
The story tells of the bravery of a little girl.
You need sharp elbows and bravery as well as thighs that can crank out 2½ brake horsepower. Times, Sunday Times
But sticking the old oar in when the parents are physically present also counts as real bravery. Times, Sunday Times
There is perhaps no film to rival the humanism and clarity of purpose of Rossellini's neorealism masterpiece, which documents the Nazi occupation of Rome and the bravery of the Italian resistance. Rome, Open City: No 22
But they are furious the ban turns heroes to zeroes by devaluing their bravery. The Sun
The officers showed tremendous courage and bravery in tackling a very difficult situation.
Bravery never goes out of fashion.
It contained a lot more of local residents' real feelings about the airfield than glowing articles about the bravery of daredevil stunt pilots or drivers of 140 mph Formula One cars.
He was awarded a merit badge for his bravery in the battle.
MUSTAFA AL-YAMANI was prostrate, his arms stretched out in front of his head, in a near trancelike state as he supplicated himself to his Creator, asking for guidance and bravery. Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2
The heroic policeman who saved a baby from the wrecked car will receive a medal in recognition of his bravery.
His bravery and modesty make a man ponder the cushiness of modern life. Times, Sunday Times
The qualities these men admired included guile alongside bravery.
Spin does not test your bravery like speed, but it can turn batsmen inside out and upside down with anxiety and trepidation. The Sun
Poor people idolise the narcos: they admire their bravery, and they want to be like them.
Here they reproduced that result with great quality and admirable bravery.
Pals launched a campaign for a knighthood to honour his bravery and his tireless charity work since the war. The Sun
I would rather forgive pride in a poor body, than in a rich: for in the rich it is insult and arrogance, proceeding from their high condition; but in the poor it may be a defensative against dishonesty, and may shew a natural bravery of mind, perhaps, if properly directed, and manifested on right occasions, that the frowns of fortune cannot depress. Pamela
The judge commended her for/on her bravery.
Most of the soldiers were a dull lot, either sullen and silent, not wishing to be where they were, or braggarts, constantly telling all who would listen of their strength and bravery.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said it was likely the pair would be nominated for bravery awards.
Only the bravery of Sinitsin saw him through an ordeal which many another boxer would have ducked out of long before the end.
The young police sergent was given a commendation for bravery after he saved the children from the flood.
Moral courage is a more rare commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Robert F. Kennedy
They can draw on reserves we never knew existed and teach lessons in bravery and determination we never expected. Suddenly paralyzed, Rufus doggedly learns to walk again
Brave men don't belong to any one country. I respect bravery wherever I see it. Harry S. Truman
I had wanted to prove my bravery, but I failed, because to them I was only an unimportant little creature.
He received a medal in reward for his bravery.
We strongly recommend Sgt. James Crowley, of Cambridge Police, for his impeccable bravery in arresting a cane wieldin 'African American sexagenarian, for a purple heart equivalent medal. thank you Monti Obama to award Medal of Honor
The world rang with stories of his romantic bravery, his gallantries, his eccentric manners, and his political intrigues, for he nearly contrived to be elected King of Poland.
It must require bravery to be honest all the time. Veronica Roth
Two staff members received commendations for their bravery in extricating a youth from serious violence, while at the same taking several other youths to court hearings.
A division of officers and soldiers who won honor for their bravery in the last war will march past during this afternoon's ceremony.
A large monument was erected on the battlefields to commemorate their bravery and their strength to serve to their fullest.
He is not what you would term a technical coach, he demands hard work and bravery and has a winning mentality. The Sun
I saw a news report the other night which contained coverage of awards for bravery.
Because Spider Man is so human, we see his superpowers are really just an extension of his bravery in the face of adversity.
He failed to rise in rank beyond corporal, but was awarded the Iron Cross for military bravery.
Two teachers at the cinema showed amazing bravery. The Sun
A division of soldiers who won honour for their bravery in the last war will march past during this afternoon's ceremony.
Brave men don't belong to any one country. I respect bravery wherever I see it. Harry S. Truman
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He got a medal for bravery.
Early in his career I saw little to enthuse about and much to be frightened of, but in the last few matches he has got progressively stronger and his defensive strength and bravery were evident.
He showed outstanding bravery, pulling his legs up until the very last minute.
He felt that it was with a kind of desperate bravery that the abstract expressionists attempted to give us future possibilities of movement embedded in a canvas of here and now.
You may be unafraid, Mr. Larsen, but you must grant that the bravery is mine. Chapter 25
He deserves the highest praise for his bravery.

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