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He has said that Trump has admiringly called him a "tough cookie" in private conversations, punctuating the point with a serviceable impersonation of the president.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The 28th president, Thomas said, “aspired to be like Germany, where the people, he said admiringly, were ‘docile and acquiescent.’”

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

He once again aspired to be like Germany, where the people, he said admiringly, were “docile and acquiescent.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Isak was watching on the from the sidelines and could only glance admiringly towards Ekitike's role in turning the game around.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Ralph glanced at them admiringly, and when Jack saw his glance he explained.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding