heroic
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But he was a heroic figure to me as a teenager, very much in the same way that simultaneously, like Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones were, or John Lennon was, or Allen Ginsberg was.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
An Australian animal welfare group is seeking a heroic dog with an appetite for adventure for a full-time position as a koala rescuer.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"It's fair to say his actions were heroic," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said at a news conference on Monday.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
At the ceremony inaugurating the museum, Kim, who was accompanied by Russian officials, praised his troops’ “noble sacrifices and heroic military feats.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Once it was simple to praise these men and their heroic achievements in painting a picture of American pride and patriotism.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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