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admiration

[ad-muh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃən /


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His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

And unless and until the people paying for the technology, both directly and by extension, are convinced of its merits, concern about the latter will continue to outweigh admiration for the former.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

If you run across a professional athlete, pose for a photo standing right next to him, beta-smiling in admiration, and post it on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

In terms of mutual respect and admiration, their six children had been nothing more than a failed experiment.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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