heroic
Example Sentences
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I had an active fantasy life and wished to be heroic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
An Australian animal welfare group is seeking a heroic dog with an appetite for adventure for a full-time position as a koala rescuer.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"It's fair to say his actions were heroic," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told a news conference.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
That symbolism has only become more visible in recent months amid renewed attention on gold Trump statues, AI-generated heroic imagery and other forms of highly stylized political branding circulating online.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
He wasn’t compelled to offer stuttering apologies for trespassing or to make a hasty, panicked retreat in the heroic fashion of his parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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