heroic
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"I don't think what I did was heroic, you just do it."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The undersized point guard has cemented himself as the Knicks’ “Captain Clutch” for his heroic performances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"Endless gratitude to the Secret Service for their immediate, heroic response. Political violence has to stop."
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
The Lakers gave a heroic effort and with just a bit more luck they could have forced a Game 5.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Nisus and Euryalus were their names, the first a valiant and experienced soldier, the other only a stripling, but equally brave and full of generous ardor for heroic deeds.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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