praise
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Trump offered rare praise for the press in the immediate aftermath of the dinner, and praised their decision to go ahead with a re-run as a "sign of strength and fortitude."
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Attacks by long-range drones have unleashed a fuel crisis in Russia and won rare praise for Ukraine from President Trump.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The comparisons and the praise flatter him, said Messi, who then used the same words to describe Yamal as the best.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
"We have given France so much praise in this tournament, but they were swatted aside by silky Spain. In the main, Spain have outfought and outplayed this French team."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
These heroes go largely unnoticed by politicians who prefer to blame those who fail, rather than praise with admiration and awe all those who somehow manage, despite seemingly insurmountable hurdles, to survive.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Lawrence praises the opportunity to "meet a lot of people" and foster connections.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
He praises the friendliness of Russians and says he feels safer day to day.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Sunshower” praises the power of love and features a hearty rumba supporting piano, flutes and strings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Barrera, who is a senior adviser to outgoing state Superintendent Tony Thurmond, praises the record of his boss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
One critic praises not only the show but the entresol itself, admiring the lack of “high class decor,” no plush drapes or gilded cornices, as in the rest of the gallery.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
He praised the Secret Service officers and law enforcement personnel who responded that night, calling the attack “an assault on our democracy itself” and declaring that “we do not yield to political violence.”
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Some users have also praised the raccoon's online fame for drawing attention to spine conditions.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the interview on Friday, she praised Zelensky as a “wartime leader” and heralded Ukraine as “an essential ally.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Trump offered rare praise for the press in the immediate aftermath of the dinner, and praised their decision to go ahead with a re-run as a "sign of strength and fortitude."
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
After the concoction was duly praised, and the children were occupied once more, Penelope and Miss Mortimer retreated to a nearby table.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
In his remarks, Trump was cordial and conciliatory, saying "the second time is always better", joking and praising the media - saying he respects "most of them".
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Though the industry’s PAC is relatively new, filing its statement of organization in March, it’s already released ads praising Trump’s marijuana policy.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Four letters were published praising the article and one was published critical of the article.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Politicians on both the left and right are praising the program’s potential to help close the country’s wealth gap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Howard, uncomfortable with Smith’s excoriation of Workman, made a point of praising the jockey to reporters.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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