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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

They had been watching the story of the Iran women's team "with immense admiration", the club said.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

These heroes go largely unnoticed by politicians who prefer to blame those who fail, rather than praise with admiration and awe all those who somehow manage, despite seemingly insurmountable hurdles, to survive.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander