hero

Example Sentences

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Suleimani was powerful and viewed as a national hero in Iran, and his mythical status grew even more in death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

Again Woods had shown himself to be a genuinely extraordinary sporting hero.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Chávez died in 1993, and Huerta, now 95, rose to take his mantle as the hero of the movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

This national hero was too afraid of his parents to refuse.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock