admiring
Example Sentences
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Mr. Stiles writes in admiring notes that acknowledge without rancor the great man’s flaws.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
It’s not just getting immersed in a story; it’s the physical experience of reading too: I loved holding an actual book in my hands, admiring the physical cover, feeling—and hearing—the pages.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026
The car - the design of which drew admiring glances when it first appeared - also appears to be slow in the corners.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
After admiring McKinnon’s designs, Carreira talked it over with Glenn at an early season competition in Oberstdorf, Germany.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
She simply sat there admiring the wonderful effect of her own handiwork.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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