Example Sentences

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It was at that point that a photographer snapped an image of Anne, gazing up adoringly at the music icon.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“Indy will crawl out of bed and weave in between Todd’s legs and look up at him just adoringly, like he really loves him, because that’s what we do every day,” said Leonberg.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

Soon after, he settles at Sagi’s feet, gazes up at her adoringly and then climbs into her lap to lick her face.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

The emperor does not have political power but carries symbolic significance for Japan, and he is generally welcomed adoringly by Japanese people when he attends cultural events and makes other public appearances.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2023

Mr. Corcoran stopped crying instantly, in mid-sob; he held the baby high in the air and looked up at it adoringly.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt