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praise

[preyz] / preɪz /




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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

Despite the criticism of Thomas Tuchel's tactics since their painful semi-final collapse against Argentina, stand-in captain Rice was quick to praise England's efforts at the tournament.

From BBC Jul. 19, 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

“Thy hands are well used to the chisel now,” he said, in praise of Robin’s work.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

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

He praises the friendliness of Russians and says he feels safer day to day.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Roshkoff said that when she or her siblings did something to make their father proud, he’d sing their praises to anyone who would listen.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

There’s not enough hours in the day to sing her praises.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

Though Qareeb looked far from happy, I smiled anyway and bathed myself in Abu’s praises.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Garcia praised President Tomás Morales during a board of trustees meeting for his “outstanding leadership at Cal State San Bernardino and systemwide.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

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

In fact, Anna Howard Shaw praised her for the “splendid work” that she had done organizing the parade.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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

Addressing the senedd, he said there would be "no second chances" for those in leadership positions, while praising staff saying they were "as much the victims of this sorry saga as the patients".

From BBC Jun. 30, 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

You won’t find Copernicus, or Kepler, or Galileo praising moderation, impartiality, industry; but then Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo are primarily mathematicians.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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