heroic

Example Sentences

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“I am extraordinarily thankful to the heroic people that pulled me from the car and to the warm, kind and talented staff at the hospital that cared for me and got me on the mend!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Staff drafted in from schools and sexual health clinics have been praised by NHS bosses for their "heroic efforts".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Matti Friedman documents their mission in “Out of the Sky,” an account of the personal motivations and tragic fates of these heroic figures of undying Jewish faith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Lilya’s heroic fight and her battle wound turned her into a celebrity.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein