Reagan, of course, my big hero.

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In due course this error brings our hero to a point where, if he manages to survive the sulphurous oxide and violent sandstorms of Vesuvius, he will almost certainly be murdered.

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Cuba, of course, will honour its hero.

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Of course it helps to be an Olympic hero.

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He decided to make Joe the company hero, but not seriously of course.

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The seven two-tonne basalt stones once belonged to Rathmore Golf Club in Portrush, home course of US Open winner and Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell.

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Now Nightmare in North Point is headed to the game, bringing Chinese folklore and, of course, zombies to do do furious battle with our hero, Wei Shen.

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The Ryder Cup hero conquered the conventional bunker-bound Olazabal course in 21 under par, but knowing Poulter's reputation as a golfing trendsetter, he will probably be itching to test his mettle on Curley's new wacky creation at the first opportunity.

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After the operation, our hero was sent swimming to toughen his muscles, and he did not reappear on the race course until eight months after the accident.

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