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laudable

[law-duh-buhl] / ˈlɔ də bəl /


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That his work has become commercially iconic is undeniable; whether that’s a laudable artistic legacy to leave behind is a different question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The word cure, Richardson says, is far-reaching, and while very laudable as a goal, doesn’t capture the current reality.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

His supporters see that as a laudable steadiness.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

“If you want to grow timber in the state, contribute to the economy, contribute to home building — all those are laudable goals,” Stephens said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

I read most of them with laudable zeal, but few of them really appealed to me.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque