ideals

Example Sentences

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Patriotism should include gratitude for America’s freedoms while also encouraging citizens to improve the country when it falls short of its ideals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Other presidents have also sometimes behaved contrary to democratic ideals, and national memorials often present a more sanitized version of American history.

From Slate • May 18, 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

Someone from Barack’s administration might have said that the optics there were bad—that what the public saw didn’t reflect the president’s reality or ideals.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama