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ideals

NOUN
moral beliefs
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In her fondest hopes, the commemoration of Global Beatles Day presents an annual opportunity for recommitting ourselves to the band’s ideals, which McCartney sagely explained in the “Anthology” documentary series.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

They worried about the meaning of independence, tested the reach of equality, and measured the distance between founding ideals and present realities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Other presidents have also sometimes behaved contrary to democratic ideals, and national memorials often present a more sanitized version of American history.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

In the 20-minute speech, Charles is expected to appeal to Trump in guarded terms, saying that defending common democratic ideals is "crucial for liberty and equality" in a time of international challenges.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

We believed it was important to open the defense with a statement of our politics and ideals, which would establish the context for all that followed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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