heroic
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I had an active fantasy life and wished to be heroic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But he was a heroic figure to me as a teenager, very much in the same way that simultaneously, like Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones were, or John Lennon was, or Allen Ginsberg was.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 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
"His actions were heroic and he undoubtedly saved lives today," Wahl said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“With shoulders like yours, by Allah they’re massive, you must be the heroic archer who protects this entire garrison.”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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