flattered

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The reasons have to do with how accountants treat all that AI spending, plus some longer-term trends that have flattered corporate profitability.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“This is unexpected. I’m flattered that you would propose a merger with Citigroup.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

“I am always flattered and taken aback when someone tells me ‘I watched you.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

I wasn’t sure if I was irritated or flattered.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas