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flattery

[flat-uh-ree] / ˈflæt ə ri /


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President ladled his usual flattery on Mr. Xi as a “great” and “powerful” leader, and said the two are now fast friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The surprising revelation was part of a torrent of flattery, pomp and circumstance unleashed by Trump as Charles and Queen Camilla visited the White House.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

"He used a number of methods to do that - flattery, gifts, rewards."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Their only qualification is their capacity for flattery.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

“Mateo, where is this random flattery coming from? What’s going on?”

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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