praise
Example Sentences
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Jewish leaders have praised the work of police and an undercover operative who helped foil a gun attack to cause "untold harm" to the community.
From BBC
Manchester United got a bit of praise for their performance against Aston Villa, even though they were beaten.
From BBC
The governor praised quick-thinking first responders, notably firefighters who "were quite literally climbing up ladders, handing individuals in this nursing home to police, who were at times carrying two people on their back to safety."
From Barron's
The leaders chatted for 10 minutes, exchanging pleasantries and praising each other’s strength.
A 12-year-old boy has been praised for his heroic actions after steering his mother's car to safety when she fainted behind the wheel on a major road.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.