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acclaim

[uh-kleym] / əˈkleɪm /




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During that time, he’s lingered just below the first tier of indie-rock singer-songwriters in terms of popularity and critical acclaim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Alito is enjoying his moment of acclaim as the voice of the conservative legal movement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Liam Rosenior's thoughts would have been worth a lot more than a penny as Chelsea's triumphant players took the acclaim of their supporters inside Wembley after reaching the FA Cup final.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The band released their first album in 18 years in late 2023, with "Hackney Diamonds" topping the album charts in more than a dozen countries and earning some critical acclaim.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Jack started to protest but the clamor changed from the general wish for a chief to an election by acclaim of Ralph himself.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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