admiring
Americanadjective
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He said it is a "really great honor to have my name listed after all those great mathematicians I've always been admiring".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
But I can’t help admiring Refn’s commitment to the bit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
My colleague Alex Kirshner wrote about @FreddyLA7, a German X user visiting the U.S. for the tournament whose admiring, travelogue-style posts about Taco Bell, state parks, and other Americana are going viral.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
"I wanted to see what the mystery was about," said Nick Frey, a 28-year-old US tourist admiring the fortress.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
“That’s very kind and thoughtful of you,” said Eilonwy with an admiring glance at Adaon.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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