At least she could tell him of Edward's courageous stand.
Typically he does not give himself a great deal of credit for this honorable and courageous stand.
To dilute the governor's power is to make it more difficult for him or her to take courageous stands.
As a result of its courageous stand, the paper was regularly in trouble with the authorities.
Many regard Beijing's action as less a courageous stand than a craven betrayal.
Considering that his decision seems to have pleased few on either side, perhaps he has indeed taken a courageous stand.
You're an intelligent person of great moral character who has taken a very courageous stand.
We've seen it make a very courageous stand against what's going on in Syria, for example.
In a few days' time, we will see whether Europe's courageous stand on climate change has paid off.
I do hope that the Commission will follow his courageous stand.