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heroism

[her-oh-iz-uhm] / ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əm /


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But if you’re a fan of his brand of slightly unconvinced heroism, John Carpenter’s horror movie — about an insurance investigator on the hunt for a missing Stephen King-like author — is an enjoyable watch.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

"We're so proud of him... I see messages about him, literally from all over the world, talking about his heroism."

From Barron's May 19, 2026

That is certainly true of Quincy’s statues of Florian and Michael, who have long been symbols of the heroism and sacrifice of firefighters and other first responders.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

In a post on Telegram on Tuesday morning, Kondratiev said firefighters and other rescuers were working in "extremely difficult conditions", and he described their efforts as "true heroism".

From BBC Apr. 28, 2026

Is that an act of great heroism in the United States of America?

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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