admiration

Example Sentences

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Some historians believe that the treason count was intentionally added by the prosecutors to tie the hands of Gov. Henry Wise, who had expressed some admiration for Brown’s courage and integrity.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

He has admiration from O'Neill, who in 2012 was tasked with a similar job of trying to lift a Northern Ireland side at a low point.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I wonder about the man who spoke to me on the phone, filled with admiration for my dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Throughout the LP, the objects of Styles’ admiration — New Order, middle-era Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem — are almost comically obvious.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

As one man commented with admiration: “When the Ragens announce an entertainment it means an entertainment, and folks know it.”

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield