complimented

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The president’s son called Navarro “my boy” and complimented him on the “jacked” physique he developed while in prison.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Pitching coach Gus Rico was having dinner on Thursday when head coach Matt Mowry of Birmingham High complimented him on closer Aidan Martinez recording all seven of his outs on strikeouts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Papic also complimented the Chinese on smart strategic thinking about energy requirements.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

In it, the first lady complimented Maxwell on a recent profile of Epstein that had appeared in New York magazine and invites her to call her when she is back in New York.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Maybe I am just looking at this all wrong, maybe I should feel complimented.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers