Sentences with phrase «for heroic acts»

As much credit as Harbaugh has gotten for his heroic act, the Michigan football coach said he was just following Colonel Minick's lead the whole way.

Without a doubt, Jules received a hefty bonus from her owner for her heroic act and bravery.

Not exact matches

The founding fathers as they moved from heroic acts of liberation to the constituting of liberty were aware of the difficulty of maintaining revolutionary zeal as the basis for civil responsibility.

This was a heroic act, even if there was involved a little personal grievance for the fact that he had not sent her the ring.

Our ordinary, pre-revelational images of God are often little more than expressions and legitimations of those powers before whom we act out our heroic performances in an effort to gain the significance for which we crave.

For instance, while he correctly notes that hostility towards Jews increased in Catholic milieus in pre-war Poland, and that the responses of Polish Catholics to the Holocaust ranged widely from persecution to heroic acts of aid, he wrongfully accuses Cardinal Adam Sapieha, archbishop of Krakow, of intervening solely on behalf of «baptized Jews.»

Such evangelical slogans as «I made my decision for Christ» or «I have decided to follow Jesus» imply that it is my decision, my heroic act of will that is at the heart of my relationship to Christ, rather than my formation by the Body of Christ.

Creatives feel they have no choice - it is this inevitable force that drives us - we are simply vehicles for something that is no less divine that what goes on in a primal forest or church or synagogue or birth or heroic act.

The storyline - which follows alcoholic superhero John Hancock (Smith) as he reluctantly allows a struggling public - relations expert (Jason Bateman's Ray) to mold him into a traditionally heroic figure - has essentially been crafted to act as an origin story for the central character, yet screenwriters Vincent Ngo and Vince Gilligan brilliantly ensure that Hancock rarely apes the conventions and tropes that one has come to expect with such a tale (ie one doesn't entirely realize that they're watching an origin story until everything's been said and done).

Sometimes these crises are played for laughs (e.g. Peter Quill's insistence on being called «Star - Lord» in Guardians Of The Galaxy) and sometimes for drama, as in the three movies centered on Chris Evans» heroic Captain America (Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War), which follow his journey from Hitler - slugging song - and - dance propaganda act to fugitive.

Last year, four military dogs received medals for valor in the inaugural American Humane K - 9 Medal of Courage Awards, with American Humane President Robin Ganzert saying at the ceremony on Capitol Hill, «We feel it is time to recognize and honor the extraordinary feats and acts of devotion these heroic animals perform every day.»

With this award, the organization recognizes an educator who is working with a physical disability, is dealing with a changing educational environment, or has performed a heroic act for his or her students.

With heart - wrenching power and suspense, Hosseini shows how a woman's love for her family can move her to shocking and heroic acts of self - sacrifice, and that in the end it is love, or even the memory of love, that is often the key to survival.

We have seen dogs that sniff for bombs at airports and on trains, but sometimes «man's best friend» engages in the most heroic act.

You'll read about clever cats that steal food, heroic dogs that save lives, intuitive cats that repair families, mischievous dogs that chew shoes, and animals who act like therapists, and you'll walk away with a new appreciation for your own dog or cat's unique skills.

In addition to sled racing, the breed is also known for numerous heroic acts performed by these dogs.

A day of cruising the Florida coast in search of dolphins became a heroic act of dog rescue for one animal loving...

In the cartoons and most of the comics, Toad acts as sidekick and constant companion for the brothers during their heroic adventures.

While the game obviously focuses on you as the primary hero in the game, you are basically one among many, working in tandem with a group called BLADE, which acts as a sort of heroic defense force and exploration team for humanity on the planet.

I realize the the acts of three firms that received money for work held out as pro bono shouldn't taint the heroic efforts of the other 50 firms which did indeed work at no cost and at least, in my mind, they don't.

To eliminate the risk of investigation or prosecution for police officers and fire fighters under health and safety legislation when engaged in the course of their duties if they have put themselves at risk as a result of committing an heroic act.

Just keep in mind that for every parent who causes their children's death, there is another who saves theirs with heroic, self - sacrificing acts.

The game knows this, as the few NPCs constantly poke fun at you for being a \» hero, \» and continue to take life a bit too lightly in spite of your constant heroic acts.

Honored with three USMC Commendation Medals for heroic and life - saving acts of bravery, Good Conduct Medal and Combat Action Badge.

Earned awards for professionalism, integrity and «heroic acts» protecting people, property and assets.

It may be a little thing for you, but it will feel like a heroic act of love for your spouse.

I pray for our country, and I pray that you, too, will seek the joy and beauty of this season as well as in the heroic acts of other human beings.