heroism

Example Sentences

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Extremely online observers came up with bizarre metaphors to characterize Anthropic’s heroism and pushed Claude to the top of the app-store charts over the weekend.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

The naughty boys who played on bomb sites resented the legend of heroism but took pride in capturing the flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Sustainable gains on law and order are years away at best, despite the heroism of Harfuch’s Untouchables.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Promoted to Brigadier General by special order of Ulysses Grant for heroism at Petersburg.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara