heroically

Example Sentences

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In a statement, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds described Coady as a “young Iowan who heroically answered his nation’s call to duty and gave the ultimate sacrifice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“Officers act heroically to enforce the law and protect American communities,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

“The father heroically kept his son afloat throughout the ordeal, supporting him until rescue personnel arrived,” the department said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

“I don’t really know why that should surprise people. Alphabet would have to have been heroically bad at investing capital to have not been at least in a co-leadership position.”

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

“I shall take the cream and the muffings,” added Amy, heroically giving up the article she most liked.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott