ideals
Example Sentences
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We have abandoned many of the ideals that founded the country.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
“No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
It is where our national ideals are debated, tested, challenged and renewed.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
The ideals that once unified the country are losing their grip, surveys show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Maybe Dauntless was formed with good intentions, with the right ideals and the right goals.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
