heroics
Example Sentences
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“I had to come back in,” Flowers said of his late-game heroics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The 2019 win, inspired by Ben Stokes, was one of the most legendary contests in Ashes history, ranking alongside Ian Botham's heroics of 1981 on the same ground.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Second baseman Amira Hondras, coming off a strong women’s baseball World Cup debut last week, tied the game in the at-bat prior with a single up the middle to set up Villareal’s heroics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
While James’s numbers and playoff heroics say that he is still firmly among the upper echelon of NBA stars, his new deal is paying him like a somewhat useful backup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
My catalog of heroics is growing so rapidly I can scarcely keep track.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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