- present participle of praise.
praising
Example Sentences
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It doesn’t reverse Washington’s Hong Kong policy, but it’s a symbolic concession—and China’s Commerce Ministry responded with unusually warm language praising the move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Good opened her show on Friday by praising the "extraordinary" response of NHS staff at Bedford Hospital and University College Hospital in London, where she was treated for her facial injuries.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
"No other administration in the past since post-independence Kenya has made payouts to victims of protests," said political analyst Javas Bigambo, praising Ruto's ambitious plans to revamp social housing, health insurance and infrastructure.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Also praising Chait during that April gathering in City Hall was Maria Nichols, president of Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, which represents schools principals and assistant principals among others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Erin ended the message by praising my mother’s skill as a midwife.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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