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heroism

[her-oh-iz-uhm] / ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əm /


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"It was really important for her to know that bravery and heroism started with her - when there wasn't anyone else there, and nobody was able to come to help her," her mum said.

From BBC • May 22, 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

Churchill, despite his wartime heroism, lost the premiership in the Labour landslide of 1945.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Striving for heroism is a common expectation of ourselves and others in a decent society.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

The subject must have a history of heroism in a nonprofessional capacity.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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