complimented

Example Sentences

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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

You complimented me on being a master investor.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

When I complimented the motel sign, Novak told how, in late 2025, an older Navajo man named Ernie showed up, said he’d painted the motel sign about 40 years ago and offered to repaint it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

Then he complimented us on our suits, told us we looked like la aristocracia puerto- rriquena.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez