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admiration

[ad-muh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃən /


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"I rang him to show my admiration towards him and wish him the best in the next chapter of his career, which I'm sure is going to be very successful," he added.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The admiration Ms. Footer has for Bradley is obvious, but it sometimes leads her to embroider the little that is known of his inner life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Robertson is a different kind of paladin that also deserves admiration, Morris believes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"I am a great admirer of America's, but right now my admiration is not increasing," he said, to laughter from the audience.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

His powerful “I have a dream” speech at the 1963 March on Washington, delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, won the admiration of people around the world.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman




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