hero

Example Sentences

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But the eternal optimist said he draws strength from the example set by Glover: "He's a natural American hero, in my opinion."

From Barron's

"They do a fantastic job for our health system, they are the unsung heroes, the backbone of our social care system and our health system, and they need our support."

From BBC

We watch our hero athletes handle all that pressure on the field, and they make it seem effortless.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sports heroes face inner demons as the rest of us do but sometimes have to deal with them publicly.

From The Wall Street Journal

When speaking on his birthday, Carol Pendrigh, a committee member of the Southend Branch of the RNA, described Shelley as "not just a veteran, he's a true local hero".

From BBC