hero

Example Sentences

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It’s “Come Out and Play” by local heroes, and one of Orange County’s most influential punk bands, the Offspring.

From Los Angeles Times

“He’s a huge influence on them. He’s their hero.”

From Los Angeles Times

Spear dies a hero at the second season’s close, only for a shaman to reanimate him in the third season premiere as a zombie.

From Salon

Bukele is a hero for many in Latin America, credited with restoring security to a nation traumatized by crime.

From Barron's

Founded by storyteller Anant Pai after he noticed children on a quiz show knew more about Greek gods than their own mythological heroes, ACK quickly became a cultural touchstone.

From Barron's