praise
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Burwell said he’s flattered by recent online praise from the likes of Ethel Cain, Flying Lotus and Kid Cudi for his score.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
And she says to praise them when they take an interest.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The comparisons and the praise flatter him, said Messi, who then used the same words to describe Yamal as the best.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Though he is no longer working to sell the home, Pennel had nothing but praise for Plaza.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
He didn’t receive praise often, especially when Kamau was around.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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Paid posts from food bloggers "who sing high praises about shops or destinations" have also drawn complaints when their recommendations are disappointing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Today, Richards praises Watt for getting “the hang of working between Mick and me.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The Daily Mail praises what it describes as a "wonder goal" by Jude Bellingham, which the Times says helped secure an "impressive opening group stage victory" for England.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
There’s not enough hours in the day to sing her praises.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
And as her mother continued to sing her praises, Ashima, unable to resist a sudden and overwhelming urge, stepped into the shoes at her feet.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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While Washington has praised the concept in theory, formal trade talks remain stalled, leaving Canada exposed to fresh economic shocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Before the vote, Garcia once again praised Morales, called him a lifelong friend and said that during his time leading Cal State San Bernardino, graduation rates rose and “equity gaps” narrowed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Liberian Vice-President Jeremiah Koung praised the security forces for the operation and said whosoever was found culpable would "feel the full weight of the law, regardless of who you are".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Witkoff did not wait until the inauguration to get started—he immediately began working on a Gaza ceasefire alongside Biden officials, a role some experienced diplomats cautiously praised.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the corridor he met Jasper, who, since Ged's accomplishments began to be praised about the School, spoke to him in a way that seemed more friendly, but was more scoffing.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch refrained from attacking the outgoing PM's record, instead praising him for his work on Ukraine and his friendship with the country's president Volodymyr Zelensky.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“I thought American Fork was awesome!” he wrote to a reporter, praising the friendly people and the beautiful scenery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
"No other administration in the past since post-independence Kenya has made payouts to victims of protests," said political analyst Javas Bigambo, praising Ruto's ambitious plans to revamp social housing, health insurance and infrastructure.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Also praising Chait during that April gathering in City Hall was Maria Nichols, president of Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, which represents schools principals and assistant principals among others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Big Brother’s Order for the Day, it seemed, had been chiefly devoted to praising the work of an organization known as FFCC, which supplied cigarettes and other comforts to the sailors in the Floating Fortresses.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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