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heroism

[her-oh-iz-uhm] / ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əm /


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"I cannot wait" to bring "her fight, her love, her losses, her talent and her heroism to the big screen," the Grammy winner added.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The naughty boys who played on bomb sites resented the legend of heroism but took pride in capturing the flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Striving for heroism is a common expectation of ourselves and others in a decent society.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

They wanted no talk of the heroism or courage of their youth.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

I want gallantry from her, swash buckling, heroism, single-handed combat.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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