exceptional courage

collocation in English

meaningsofexceptionalandcourage

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exceptional
adjective
uk
/ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/us
/ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/
much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, ...
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courage
noun[U]
uk
/ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/us
/ˈkɝː.ɪdʒ/
the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or ...
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(Definition ofexceptionalandcouragefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They are often 'ordinary' people who showexceptionalcourageand dedication.
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Only a man ofexceptionalcouragecould face the tyranny of opinion, which is the greatest tyranny.
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I believe that it is right that we should recognise that many have also shownexceptionalcourage.
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I should like to pay tribute here not only to the victims and their families, but also to theexceptionalcourageof the fire fighters and of all the rescuers.
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The honor is presented to a cartoonist in great danger or who has demonstratedexceptionalcouragein the exercise of free-speech rights.
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Inspired by theexceptionalcouragedisplayed by this officer, his men pressed on to their objective under severe shell and machinegun fire.
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The cutting process tookexceptionalcourageand insight.
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After 1993 it was awarded forexceptionalcourage, leadership, skill, ingenuity or tenacity in dangerous or critical situations.
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He was wounded twice, but showedexceptionalcouragein returning to his unit after recovering from wounds.
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John was a tall, blond man with long bony limbs, a big man, physically very strong, and ofexceptionalcourage.
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