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Longevity has allowed Kershaw to accumulate several historical achievements and franchise records whereas an aura of reverence still surrounds Koufax nearly six decades after throwing his final pitch in Game Two of the 1966 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025 -
That alone is an achievement deserving of reverence.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The incident causes much stress for Josh, as his adoration for Winfrey is a running joke throughout the series.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The sight of Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean caused a level of ear-splitting adoration that has been trailing the guys for 30 years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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As religions developed and faiths were defined in Biblical texts and commentaries, teachings began to distinguish between veneration and idolatry.—
Judy Knotts,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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For liberals, veneration of expertise became a shibboleth.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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But in deference to the surrender seeker, only one section of the trip will be shared at a time.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Trump speaks about free speech but lawsuits serve as warning signal Paramount and CBS are following what is — by now — a well worn path of corporate deference to Trump.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
2 July 2025
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Avs coach Jared Bednar took a bit of a liking to him last year before the suspension.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Neeson recalls taking an immediate liking to the idea of starring in a Naked Gun reboot.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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“Idealization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealization. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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