venerate

Example Sentences

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The trillion-dollar pay package has its roots in Musk’s desire to control 25% of Tesla stock, so he can’t be pushed out, even though most long-time Tesla investors and his board venerate his leadership.

From Barron's • Oct. 3, 2025

It is, however, one reason why we venerate the founders.

From Slate • May 8, 2024

Texts from the Maya Classic period describe such burning rituals to venerate dynastic relatives or to mark political ruptures.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 17, 2024

We venerate those who’ve sacrificed on our behalf, but do a lousy job emulating their example.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

An offering fell to the floor, the host, and Lana knelt to venerate and retrieve it.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole