admirable
Example Sentences
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His doggedness would be almost admirable, if “We Will Dance Again” wasn’t so lazy.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
But former England all-rounder David Willey performed an admirable rescue act and saved Spirit from humiliation with 83 not out from 46 balls as the visiting side finished on 204-6.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
A $5 million goal is admirable and doable, assuming you have 15 to 20 years left to work and you save a meaningful portion of your income.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The NEA made it a matter of admirable policy that commissioned new works get multiple performances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
But there was something admirable about it, too, Karl pointed out.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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