admiration

Example Sentences

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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

On Reddit, the mood around the sequel is similarly mixed - part admiration, part scepticism, and a fair amount of fatigue with the "hype" around the film.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Throughout the LP, the objects of Styles’ admiration — New Order, middle-era Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem — are almost comically obvious.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Despite the tension, Sanchez said Friday he had "immense respect for the US presidency and great admiration for American society".

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Most of the boys in the class let out murmurs of admiration.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell