admiration
Example Sentences
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But as Jürgen Overhoff demonstrates in “George Washington and Frederick the Great,” mutual admiration gave way to suspicion in the years following American independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
And unless and until the people paying for the technology, both directly and by extension, are convinced of its merits, concern about the latter will continue to outweigh admiration for the former.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Some historians believe that the treason count was intentionally added by the prosecutors to tie the hands of Gov. Henry Wise, who had expressed some admiration for Brown’s courage and integrity.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Before the epic disaster that was this evening, I probably had more admiration for her than I’ve ever had for anyone.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing admiration
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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
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"The Hunger Games" Vocabulary from Chapter 21
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