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admirable

[ad-mer-uh-buhl] / ˈæd mər ə bəl /


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Ryan Christie, another admirable player picked out of his best club position, has started only nine league games for Bournemouth with another 17 appearances as substitute.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Even if ambition results in a flop, it’s far more admirable to swing hard and strike out than it is to cower in the proverbial dugout.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

I found myself wholly invested in the relationship between the admirable Alice and Charlie, willing them on to walk down the aisle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The intentions are noble and the themes are handled with admirable complexity, but the writing is sluggish.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The Guardian’s introduction of a “Corrections and Clarifications” column seems to me not only an admirable move, but a shrewd one.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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