hero
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Swift, 36, was introduced at the ceremony by director Steven Spielberg, who she called a hero who had shaped her storytelling.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
"I've liked the Argentine team since the Maradona era, and now we have Messi," Muhammad told AFP of his football hero.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
“Plus, Jello Biafra was a bit of a hero of mine in the late ’70s.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Allen became a hero to young, Black entertainers who were just starting out.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Emmett’s mom became a hero after his death by making sure the world knew what happened to her son.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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