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

He has admiration from O'Neill, who in 2012 was tasked with a similar job of trying to lift a Northern Ireland side at a low point.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I wonder about the man who spoke to me on the phone, filled with admiration for my dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

My admiration for Chavez continued even as I learned about some of his faults.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Had she glanced at their faces, though, she would have seen not derision but admiration.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng