heroics
Example Sentences
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Losing 3-0 - it could have been been five had it not been for Craig Gordon's heroics - Scotland rallied and eventually lost 3-2.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The playoff-chasing Orlando Magic edged another thriller against the Dallas Mavericks thanks to last-gasp heroics by Jalen Suggs.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Ibrox contorted itself as the goalkeeper performed heroics and then the place let out a guttural groan as Hatate made it third time lucky.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
McDavid couldn’t get off a clean shot and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck — whose game-long heroics will forever be remembered — slapped the puck away.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
It had always been action, heroics, defense, competition.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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