heroics

Example Sentences

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Extraordinary heroics gained Ward a medal and little else; some unspecified amount of time later he’s making ends meet by flipping burgers.

From Salon

He “has mystical tendencies, no common sense, and a Wagnerian taste for heroics and death. He was born loaded with vanities and has developed megalomania as his final decoration.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That turned back the almost-supernatural heroics of the Bears, who won games with fourth-quarter comebacks seven times this season, more than any other team.

From Los Angeles Times

Chicago has lived off of turnovers and late-game heroics, and that could come into play.

From Los Angeles Times

Before his FA Cup heroics on Sunday, Welbeck was already the ex-United player to have caused them most trouble in the Premier League.

From BBC