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

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

Despite the tension, Sanchez said Friday he had "immense respect for the US presidency and great admiration for American society".

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

That rosy cheeks don’t last forever, that silver threads will come in the bonnie brown hair, and that, by-and-by, kindness and respect will be as sweet as love and admiration now.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott