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Hildegard repeatedly and courageously stands up to the dominant male power of the Church but is disturbed by the nature of her feelings for a troubled young novice, Richardis von Stade, who illustrates the transcriptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

"I encourage the parties involved to courageously continue on the path towards a just and lasting peace that respects the legitimate aspirations of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples", he said.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

Djokovic courageously beat Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals in January, despite being hampered by injury.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

"Your soldiers fought courageously and heroically," Putin told Kim during Wednesday's talks.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Consequently, Aunt Anne stuck courageously to a losing cause for six years, in an unusual display of devotion and fortitude above and beyond the regular call of family duty.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey