acclaim
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But news of Leigh Halfpenny's retirement at the end of this season has attracted widespread, and deserved, attention and acclaim.
From BBC • 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
His latest, “King of Ashes,” is riveting and terrifying, and continues to receive wide acclaim.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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
Berkeley attracted the most promising young graduate students, hosted the most eminent visiting lecturers, pocketed the largest contributions from research foundations and garnered the lion’s share of public interest and acclaim.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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