lion-hearted
Britishadjective
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He ended with 5-104, his effort every bit as heroic as the lion-hearted Woakes.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025
Sessions’ undaunted Talbot and Thompson’s lion-hearted Joan make perfect foils.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2024
“These lion-hearted farmers are here today under the hot sun. They have been exposed to rain, heat and the cold,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2021
The lion-hearted centre-half has been the subject of a knack scare, but his team-mate was quick to allay fears he might not be fit for the opener against France.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 7, 2012
The rain had even defeated Puli the lion-hearted; he would not accompany us to the quarry.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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