as in courageously
in a fearless manner
manfully accepted the responsibility of raising his deceased sister's children
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Obviously, there are many Jewish people who have courageously stood against Israeli policy and are pushing against that conflation.—
Suzanne Schneider,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Inside Iran, people are openly and courageously chanting his name.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hearts have melted online after a scared rescue dog bravely faced her fear in order to join her owner, with many viewers praising her unquestionable courage and determination.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The two women bravely faced Gale in court Tuesday, recounting how their lives have changed.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Since her fairy tale transition from Hollywood actress to Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has firmly established herself as a modern fashion icon.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The fest, which was launched in 2017 by Egyptian telecom billionaire Naguib Sawiris — whose brother Samih built the El Gouna resort — has had its ups and downs, but is now firmly on the international map.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Harold is known as the last Anglo-Saxon king who strove valiantly against invading threats, but whose efforts were ultimately futile, Wright added.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Manfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manfully. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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