hero

Example Sentences

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A true one-club hero, a worthy number one on this list.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He saved from Piroe, but Perri ensured he would be the goalkeeping hero with his two saves.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Suleimani was powerful and viewed as a national hero in Iran, and his mythical status grew even more in death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But the eternal optimist said he draws strength from the example set by Glover: "He's a natural American hero, in my opinion."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

At a campaign event in Boston, a high school student asked the young candidate what he’d done to become a war hero.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin