heroic
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Frankly, the dorky version of Adam is more fun than the heroic He-Man, even with Knight hammering us every minute to laugh that he’s a total weakling.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
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
But Jefferson would not rise to the bait, convinced as he was after his earlier exchange with Abigail that he had already made a heroic effort that had been summarily rejected.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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