heroic
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Lewis and Clark’s expedition to the Pacific was aimed at mapping trade routes, but its heroic ambition redefined the identity of a young nation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Taix was where I watched the heroic Zinedine Zidane headbutt the gutless Marco Materazzi in the saddest World Cup final ever.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
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
For example, the same melody may sound quite different depending on whether the character is in love, being heroic, or dying.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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