- present participle of praise.
praising
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A former police chief himself, he said it was clear from Raman’s debate remarks that she was praising Special Order 40 and not Gates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Everyone we spoke to agreed with that, praising the talented chefs who sent out all sorts of delicious dishes, from braised ox cheek to mackerel to pork loin, day and night.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
“Sensible cat books,” Spark once said, “are devoted to praising the cat for its catness.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
"We are deeply sad about this outcome," the statement said, praising the three researchers' contributions and "their willingness to speak up and challenge ideas."
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
I mean, I can’t imagine any Decker who would spend precious time praising or bad-mouthing the foundation.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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