heroically

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Claire Hays Montaigne, a new mother and a physician, lived heroically for two years with her cancer as we and her doctors scoured the globe for a breakthrough drug.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain — ‘a glimmer of tiny light in the wilderness,’” the band said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Victory was perhaps aided by a horrifying mid-season crash for Ferrari's Niki Lauda, which kept the Austrian out for several races, but Hunt's victory was nevertheless heroically received.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Honeyman, who had fought heroically in the French and Indian War, told everyone that he was still loyal to England.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen