heroic
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The undersized point guard has cemented himself as the Knicks’ “Captain Clutch” for his heroic performances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
USC failed to capitalize on a heroic start from pitcher Andrew Johnson, who gave up seven hits and two earned runs while striking out four and walking two over 7⅔ innings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
"Endless gratitude to the Secret Service for their immediate, heroic response. Political violence has to stop."
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Nobody came out of it looking particularly heroic.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
But Jefferson would not rise to the bait, convinced as he was after his earlier exchange with Abigail that he had already made a heroic effort that had been summarily rejected.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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