hero
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With a broad smile, he took in the scene and basked in the adulation of a crowd that viewed him as a hero.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
Growing up, Rai dreamed of becoming a Formula One driver, like his hero Michael Schumacher, whose iconic red gloves became synonymous with world championships at Ferrari.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
She confessed to chuckling at the governor’s memes — an over-the-top oeuvre that includes Newsom as super hero, Newsom as religious beacon, Newsom as romance-novel hunk — and his other cheeky jabs at the president.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Anyone wondering what had happened to European Ryder Cup hero Kaymer - who famously holed the winning putt at the Miracle of Medinah in 2012 - has not been alone.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“He’s here with me, getting spoiled rotten. The men who found you told everyone how Moose laid on top of you and kept you warm. Your dog’s a hero; everyone’s feeding him pieces of doughnut.”
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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