Example Sentences

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Walking back across North Bridge, I am admiring the dawn when a man I have never seen before wobbles up and halts.

From The Guardian • Aug. 11, 2010

“I am admiring the painting,” I said without turning around.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

When I asked her the reason, "I am admiring your get-up!" she said.

From The Home and the World by Tagore, Rabindranath

I would have thee tell me the truth of the matter, for indeed I am admiring at this city and its citizens and that I have found none alive therein save thyself.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 09 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

‘I am admiring this sweet spot that you are privileged to dwell in,’ replied Otto, evading the inquiry.

From Prince Otto, a Romance by Stevenson, Robert Louis