valour
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Origin of valour
C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong
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"They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour," he said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
In an incredible moment of valour, within the chaos and madness, Laidlaw tore off his own gas mask, climbed up on the parapet and started playing the pipes.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
He was awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest recognition for valour that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces – on 29 August, 1944.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025
His commander, who received Ukraine's highest award for valour, was killed.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023
This was no assault upon the Dark Lord by the men of Gondor, risen like avenging ghosts from the graves of valour long passed away.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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