He was not held in high esteem by those who worked near him.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It was a measure of the high esteem in which she is held internationally.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
That was what brought her not just high esteem but widespread affection.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Prince Dutiful sent his own honour guard with him as a token of the high esteem he holds him in.
Robin Hobb THE GOLDEN FOOL: BOOK TWO OF THE TAWNY MAN (2002)