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
Aside from the high-scoring names like Kane and Bellingham, Spence is one of the players who has come in for particular praise this tournament for his solid defensive displays.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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
I kept expecting that Miss Scatcherd would praise her attention; but, instead of that, she suddenly cried out—
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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Lawrence praises the opportunity to "meet a lot of people" and foster connections.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 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
“Sunshower” praises the power of love and features a hearty rumba supporting piano, flutes and strings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Barrera, who is a senior adviser to outgoing state Superintendent Tony Thurmond, praises the record of his boss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Ob finally drained his cup of praises to May and grew still.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
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She also praised the "amazing" work of Acorns which she visited on Tuesday.
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
Drapatiy, meanwhile, has publicly praised Fedorov, not just for his support for Ukraine’s drone program but for his attempts to help the armed forces adapt more quickly to a changing technological environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Lancaster Station Capt. Paul Bartlett praised the bravery and decisive action of the responding deputies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Captain Mallow, to whose Mark—the Right Fore—he had been sent on trial, had praised his courage and endurance but had not failed to notice the proud detachment of his nature.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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As so often in this book, Mr. Smith, in an attempt to put the best face possible on the U.S.S.R., seems to be praising with faint damns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
He thanked his fans, "the baldies", for their support, praising them as his "number one" focus.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 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
But “you’re doing your best” is a consolation-prize compliment—like praising someone’s effort and enthusiasm instead of an achievement.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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