admiring

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Even Americans who have never watched a minute of C-SPAN, or get a little lost in the alphabet soup of other agencies, will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 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

When Aston Martin's new Formula 1 car first appeared in testing at the end of January, it drew admiring glances up and down the pit lane.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

He cited China as an inspiration -- admiring how India's rival had "been able to systematically bring people out of poverty" at speed.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

The rest of the ride, Chicken showed his book to Square Glasses, who made admiring noises.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn