hero

Example Sentences

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He certainly doesn't see himself as a hero, despite what people keep telling him.

From BBC

The story has high stakes, with clear heroes and villains.

From Salon

Teams of engineers have been working through the night for weeks to fix things - drafted in from all over the country and hailed as heroes.

From BBC

LaMelo Ball was the hero for Charlotte, recovering from an accidental clash of heads with Hornets head coach Charles Lee to finish with 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

From Barron's

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