Example Sentences

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The 20-year-old's superheroic performances at the heart of Croatia's defence helped them to a semi-final place, where they were beaten by Argentina.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2022

The fight over “The People’s Joker,” and its very public eruption at one of the world’s preeminent film festivals, set up a David-and-Goliath story of superheroic proportions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

“The Innocents” may share a title — and even some thematic fragments — with Jack Clayton’s 1961 ghost story, but its vibe is ultimately more superheroic than spectral.

From New York Times • May 12, 2022

Perhaps it’s a combo of her hidden strength and closeness to Shaun that leads Wong to ask her to join the guys on their next superheroic quest.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2021

For audiences weary of superheroic bombast and worn out from puzzling through art house arcana, “CODA” is here to save the day.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2021