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Discover LudwigThe phrase "taking courage" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to gather or summon the bravery or confidence needed to do something. Example: "Despite her fear, Rachel took courage and stepped onto the stage to deliver her speech."
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Mr. Levy remembers taking courage from Mr. Cobb's resolve.
They stayed there taking courage from who knows where, eating pepper spray, snorted tear gas, and eventually went back home with rubber-bullet bruises.
They stayed there taking courage from who knows where, eating pepper spray, snorting tear gas, and eventually going home with rubber-bullet bruises.
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And it took courage.
Great journalism takes courage.
That took courage.
It took courage.
It also takes courage.
But take courage.
Clear speech takes courage.
That will take courage.
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