flattered

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Kemi Badenoch has said she is flattered by rapper Nicki Minaj's comments comparing the Conservative leader to Margaret Thatcher.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I was very flattered, but I also understand the responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Geisel himself admitted he was "naturally flattered" by Helen's praise.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The results look mixed, with earnings flattered by taxes and its corporate center, and guidance for the year ahead is modest, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

“I am none of those,” said Taran, feeling quite flattered that Eilonwy should have taken him for any one of them.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander