COURAGE in a Sentence

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For COURAGE, below is one of 273 sentences:
Having never possessed the courage to get himself into such a situation before, Charles was at a loss as to how to act.

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 Meanings and Examples of COURAGE
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courage
 n.  a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  Then her courage flowed strongly back and the sun came out again and the landscape glowed anew.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER V
2  She took new courage at this thought and redoubled her efforts in the direction of Charles, whose brown eyes glowed down eagerly at her.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VI
3  And, even given another such Godsent occasion, his courage might fail him.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VI
4  Lucky for Ashley that he had an unassailable reputation for courage, or else there'd be trouble.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VI
5  I know what they are thinking, but they never have the courage or lack of breeding to say what they think.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VI
6  Having never possessed the courage to get himself into such a situation before, Charles was at a loss as to how to act.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VI
7  If it were only dark and he had the courage of shadows and could kiss her hand and say the things he longed to say.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VI
8  They were lonely and often frightened at night in the big house, and she was so brave she gave them courage.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
9  On the occasion of our first eventful meeting I thought to myself that I had at last met a girl who was not only beautiful but who had courage.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER IX
10  You lack the courage to say what you really think.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER IX
11  Accept, dear Madam, this token of my reverence for your courage and do not think that your sacrifice has been in vain, for this ring has been redeemed at ten times its value.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER X
12  But I call that arrogance matchless courage.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XI
13  Then, having accepted his gifts, she could not summon courage enough to tell him his reputation made it improper for him to call on three lone women who had no male protector.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
14  It had been her experience that the liar was the hottest to defend his veracity, the coward his courage, the ill-bred his gentlemanliness, and the cad his honor.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
15  Melanie's hands were shaking but she went on hurriedly, as though fearing her courage would fail her if she delayed.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
Example Sentence: (63 in 5 pages)
16  The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully have been kindness, beauty and truth.
17  It take courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.
18  No way is impossible to courage.
19  Whatever may betide, maintain your courage.
20  There was a wellspring of courage within her.
21  Have the courage to be honest with yourself and about yourself.
22  It took courage for her to beard the board of directors.
23  Take one's courage in both hands.
24  To remember that success lies within myself; in my own brain, my own ambition, my own courage and determination.
25  That candidate is an ass in a lion's skin, he would never have the courage to stand up for any cause.
26  The Chinese nation is distinguished for its diligence and courage.
27  Morality may consist solely in the courage of making a choice.
28  His courage in defending religious and civil rights inspired many outside the church.
29  Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
30  Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.