heroically

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Claire Hays Montaigne, a new mother and a physician, lived heroically for two years with her cancer as we and her doctors scoured the globe for a breakthrough drug.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"Your soldiers fought courageously and heroically," Putin told Kim.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain — ‘a glimmer of tiny light in the wilderness,’” the band said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

“Officers act heroically to enforce the law and protect American communities,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

“I shall take the cream and the muffings,” added Amy, heroically giving up the article she most liked.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott