heroes

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Among our heroes were the late, martyred Malcolm X and the living but also martyred Muhammad Ali, both Muslims.

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  1. noun In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods.
  2. noun A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war.
  3. noun A person noted for special achievement in a particular field: the heroes of medicine. See Synonyms at celebrity.
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