heroism
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He enters reluctantly, since he knows nothing about baseball, and leaves fired up by the heroism of men like Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
But if you’re a fan of his brand of slightly unconvinced heroism, John Carpenter’s horror movie — about an insurance investigator on the hunt for a missing Stephen King-like author — is an enjoyable watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
It's a universe in which players craft stories of heroism, treachery and geopolitical turmoil - and suffer real-life economic consequences.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
"I cannot wait" to bring "her fight, her love, her losses, her talent and her heroism to the big screen," the Grammy winner added.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
“Father tried to ram into me that there was no glory nor heroism in war and battle,” said Henry Metelmann.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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