deifying

Example Sentences

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The deifying worked well enough when Stoops, a self-described “program guy,” ruled Norman.

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2021

The journalists warning of the dangers of deifying Conway have most often aimed that message at adults.

From Slate • Oct. 19, 2020

“They are not perfect. They are not perfect. We have to stop deifying them,” Mr. Lemon said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2020

So let’s get to know Jenner as a person, as opposed to deifying her as a plaster saint.

From The Guardian • Mar. 19, 2016

The attempt, which is to form the subject of our study to-day, that of deifying man, is a far more subtle one.

From The Heavenly Father Lectures on Modern Atheism by Downton, Henry