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heroism

[her-oh-iz-uhm] / ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əm /


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He enters reluctantly, since he knows nothing about baseball, and leaves fired up by the heroism of men like Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

Dana Andrews is a decorated bombardier who returns to the same soda fountain job he held before the war, discovering that military heroism doesn’t necessarily translate into peacetime opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

"We're so proud of him... I see messages about him, literally from all over the world, talking about his heroism."

From Barron's May 19, 2026

That is certainly true of Quincy’s statues of Florian and Michael, who have long been symbols of the heroism and sacrifice of firefighters and other first responders.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

“I prefer the glory of heroism amidst panic.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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