heroics
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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
Vozinha's heroics sparked a global following, with his Instagram audience skyrocketing from about 50,000 before the tournament to more than 29 million.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
With his heroics in the Cape Verde net, Vozinha held European champion Spain to a 0-0 draw—and the first major upset of this tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
The diminutive magician scored twice, taking his goal total for the tournament to seven, before converting in the shootout as Argentina clinched a first World Cup since Diego Maradona's heroics in 1986.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 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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