heroism
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"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
Iskander’s David is a young man whose youthful piety and heroism make him a sympathetic figure, notwithstanding the bag of cold cuts.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
The group reunited on Saturday and Alex said Lilah would grow up knowing about the men who saved her life and she would never forget their heroism.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
“But you didn’t need it today, Zeke. I saw how you saved Pelicarnassus. That’s heroism right there.”
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
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