Archbishop Welby later wrote on his blog that he was questioning one aspect of the government's wide-ranging welfare changes, not condemning efforts to make work pay and improve people's livelihoods which he said were, in general, "incredibly brave".

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One seasoned commentator here suggested as much while making a brave stab at what amounts to a " general theory of South African political rhetoric".

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And thanks -- thanks to the leadership of a brilliant general, David Petraeus, and the brave men and women he has the honor to command...

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Exactly 150 years ago, General Zaragoza and his ragtag band of patriots made a brave stand against the invading forces of a world-renowned European army.

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