hail

Example Sentences

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He learned through writing the book that his mother hailed from a “family of brilliant and daring misfits who had carved new paths in botany and medicine and left-wing politics,” he writes.

From Los Angeles Times

Pop superstar Charli XCX said Saturday she was "honoured" to be at this year's Berlin Film Festival and hailed the event's tradition of scheduling politically aware films.

From Barron's

Pharmaceutical industry leaders had publicly hailed Pazdur’s appointment as drugs chief, praising his years of expertise and scientific acumen, and were dismayed by his departure.

From The Wall Street Journal

And yet, one is being hailed a trailblazer, while the other is deemed a traitor.

From BBC

“Heated Rivalry” has already been renewed for a second season and hailed for forging a new path in the gay zeitgeist.

From Salon