ideals

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From his cell, Jin has sought to energize his congregants, reminding them of ideals that have outlasted political regimes for centuries as he defies Xi’s pursuit of total ideological control.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Christian figures who embody ideals of goodness and holiness – saints, Mary and even Jesus – are the ones who rule the runway.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"We'd have to see who was actually elected, and then we'd seek to work with those who share ideals about trying to clean up Birmingham, save weekly bin collections, fix the potholes," he said.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

In the 20-minute speech, Charles is expected to appeal to Trump in guarded terms, saying that defending common democratic ideals is "crucial for liberty and equality" in a time of international challenges.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Barack and I were determined to make the transition with grace and dignity, to finish our eight years with both our ideals and our composure intact.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama