hero

Example Sentences

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“I think American society is particularly in love with this idea of the hero story,” Fixson says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He saved from Piroe, but Perri ensured he would be the goalkeeping hero with his two saves.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But the eternal optimist said he draws strength from the example set by Glover: "He's a natural American hero, in my opinion."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

When speaking on his birthday, Carol Pendrigh, a committee member of the Southend Branch of the RNA, described Shelley as "not just a veteran, he's a true local hero".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Wouldn’t want me to lose concentration and drop our hero boy, now would we?”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley