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praise

[preyz] / preɪz /




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Drawing on Carol Dweck's concept of a "growth mindset," he encourages adults to focus praise on effort and learning rather than innate ability.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

The study received strong praise during peer review.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Several days after the podcast interview, in late May, a surge of social-media praise for Indian and criticism for Harley began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

I live with a praise deficit, in a vast compliment desert.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Such praise, and from the champion fisher herself, an otter!

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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