heroes

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Geraldine Page being one of my acting heroes, I immediately said yes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Military heroes can be depicted on horseback clutching the accoutrements of war, statesmen shown gesturing dramatically in mid-oration, and saints and clerics rendered awash in revelation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Sixties-era heroes like Space Ghost and Birdman were revived for a new generation — as a talk show host and an attorney, respectively.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Skipper McGinn also recognises the players have a final chance to be compared to past heroes like European Cup-winning captain Dennis Mortimer and Paul McGrath who lifted the 1994 and 1996 League Cups.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“Your heroes can stay alone on their island, and the tourists can find somewhere else to explore.”

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr