heroic

Example Sentences

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The expert said: "The idea of a heroic march is a Victorian invention that has shaped our understanding, or misunderstanding, of 1066 for far too long."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Even less heroic — or catastrophic — assumptions lead to alarmingly high numbers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“I call upon all Iranian patriots who yearn for freedom to seize this moment, to be brave, be bold, be heroic, and take back your country,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Mrie depicts her mother as a mostly heroic figure who encouraged her daughters to obtain an education and pursue careers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

But the heroic firemen had been unable to save George Layhe.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler