I’m a 7-letter word.
Remove 4 letters and I’m still a man.
Remove 3 and I’m a woman.
What am I?

Heroine — contains HE, HER, HERO.. Three smaller words nest perfectly inside the bigger one, in order. English occasionally rewards close reading.

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Heroine — contains HE, HER, HERO. — Three smaller words nest perfectly inside the bigger one, in order. English occasionally rewards close reading.