Example Sentences

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Regarded as deeply ambitious, he stood for president on three occasions but was never successful.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Regarded as the "lion of the nation", the Zulu king is the custodian of age-old traditions that place marriage and polygamy at the heart of royal success.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

Regarded as one of Italy's top players in the 1950s and 60s, Lea Pericoli reached the last 16 of the French Open twice and the Wimbledon championships three times.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024

Regarded as the fastest player in the NFL, Hill was in the news recently for playfully challenging Olympic gold medal sprinter Noah Lyles to a race.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2024

Regarded by her friends as a person of “irresistible energy and unbelievable persistence,” Elizebeth had been living at full throttle for years.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield