ideals

Example Sentences

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We are here in celebration and defense of our American ideals, democracy, our Constitution, and our sacred American promise .

From Salon • May 28, 2026

They care about their country by questioning whether it lives up to its founding ideals: liberty, equality, opportunity and civic responsibility.

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

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

I am not now speaking of the popular idea of regimenting people’s thought; I’m speaking of the implicit, almost unconscious, or pre-conscious, assumptions and ideals upon which whole nations and races act and live.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright