heroic
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"I don't think what I did was heroic, you just do it."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
I had an active fantasy life and wished to be heroic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
I explained my uniquely heroic feat to him, and then wondered aloud if perhaps I could get a sweatshirt, or at least a hat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 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
He never cares to dwell on heroic exploits; he loves best a pathetic story.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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