heroics
Example Sentences
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While James’s numbers and playoff heroics say that he is still firmly among the upper echelon of NBA stars, his new deal is paying him like a somewhat useful backup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
England were 15 minutes from one of the most abject humiliations in their World Cup history until Harry Kane's late heroics helped them overcome DR Congo to face Mexico in the last 16.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
With his heroics in the Cape Verde net, Vozinha held European champion Spain to a 0-0 draw—and the first major upset of this tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Noah had grown up hearing about his great-grandfather's heroics.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
I catch Katherine's eye, and something about the jut of her chin makes me think that she’s thinking the same thing I am, that maybe she's also planning a bit of heroics.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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