lion-hearted
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- lion-heartedly adverb
- lionheartedness noun
Example Sentences
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"Rest in peace Billy, our courageous, inspirational, lion-hearted leader" read West Ham United's statement announcing his death – and every one of the club's supporters who watched Bonds play, or heard about his deeds, will echo that message.
From BBC
"Rest in peace Billy, our courageous, inspirational, lion-hearted leader."
From BBC
He ended with 5-104, his effort every bit as heroic as the lion-hearted Woakes.
From BBC
None of the trio shirked their responsibility, delivering a lion-hearted effort on Saturday in particular.
From BBC
Sessions’ undaunted Talbot and Thompson’s lion-hearted Joan make perfect foils.
From Los Angeles Times
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