Sentence examples for courage to lay from inspiring English sources

When there is a difficult issue we will need governments with the courage to lay them on the table".

He added wryly that by the time he got up the courage to lay out his idea and hold out his hand, he was, by no coincidence, tenured.

The candidate with the courage to lay out a vision for the changing nature of "work" in America toward an improved quality of life would have won in a landslide victory, and there probably wouldn't have been a discussion today around altering when and how we choose our leaders.

Both the act of writing, and the defense of it, require great acts of courage: to lay yourself out there for all to see and to protect the brave artist who dares to do that.

I believe that truth resonates within all of us as a kind of homing beacon, which is why we are naturally drawn toward those people who have the courage to lay down their masks and be present in the world.

While fans apparently aren't convinced it was the best confession of love yet on "Grey's Anatomy" (Thu., 8 p.m. ET on CBS) -- TV Fanatic thought Meredith's speech to Derek was stronger -- they were nevertheless excited that little Lexie Grey finally mustered up the courage to lay her heart on the line.

"This film showed the courage actors have to lay it all on the line," the film's Michael Keaton said speaking backstage after the awards.

"In the Dutch players," began Hugh McIlvanney's Observer preview of the final, "as they take the field at the Olympic Stadium, the normal flutter of nerves is likely to be tranquilised by a deep conviction that they have the talent, the courage and the collective maturity to lay emphatic hold on the championship.

It takes courage to play it.

"Definitely takes courage to play this game.

"They retain the courage to play, the courage to try and win".