heroic

Example Sentences

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Not only are they accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, they are also spouses and parents balancing a heroic adventure against the risks they and their loved ones will face.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Even less heroic — or catastrophic — assumptions lead to alarmingly high numbers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“I call upon all Iranian patriots who yearn for freedom to seize this moment, to be brave, be bold, be heroic, and take back your country,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Mrie depicts her mother as a mostly heroic figure who encouraged her daughters to obtain an education and pursue careers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The heroic Abraham Lincoln was making his way home for the last time.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock