heroically

Example Sentences

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In a statement, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds described Coady as a “young Iowan who heroically answered his nation’s call to duty and gave the ultimate sacrifice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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 don’t really know why that should surprise people. Alphabet would have to have been heroically bad at investing capital to have not been at least in a co-leadership position.”

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

A puffin marches into battle in order to heroically run away, or fly away, but in either case, it’s the “away” part that’s crucial.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el