hero
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Growing up, Rai dreamed of becoming a Formula One driver, like his hero Michael Schumacher, whose iconic red gloves became synonymous with world championships at Ferrari.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Anyone wondering what had happened to European Ryder Cup hero Kaymer - who famously holed the winning putt at the Miracle of Medinah in 2012 - has not been alone.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
In 1984, Mario Puzo published "The Sicilian", which is not a sequel to "The Godfather," but a standalone narrative about the Sicilian hero Salvatore Giuliano.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Rose, the hero of Watkins’ third novel, is torn.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
He liked it because the hero, Dr. Rex, was a dinosaur who hunted bad guys.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
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