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Example Sentences

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Patriotism was ennobling, self-sacrifice was reflexive; heroism was rewarded, and everybody was proudly in this fight together.

From The Wall Street Journal

Using religion as a cover for racism has long held this appeal for a simple reason: It puts an ennobling gloss on ugly feelings.

From Salon

Her stoicism is all the more ennobling, given how much it costs her.

From Los Angeles Times

He stood down as an MP in 1992 and was ennobled as a cross-bench peer in the same year, despite his party's opposition to the Lords at the time.

From BBC

Shostakovich’s detractors have accused him of ennobling Stalin while defenders have sought out subtle musical cues of dissent.

From Los Angeles Times