praise
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Thayil’s memoir will absolutely encourage readers to listen again, or listen deeper, or even listen for the first time, and that’s really the highest praise you can give a rock and roll memoir.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Expectation has followed Andreeva ever since her WTA Tour breakthrough at the 2023 Madrid Open, where her talent and fearlessness led to praise from Britain's former world number one Andy Murray.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Analysts praise ServiceTitan’s AI integration, particularly its Max program, and boos their price targets on the stock.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In her book, she now explains that “as a teacher” she believed in “leading with praise no matter how bad the test result or essay is.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
But her commendation, though costing her some trouble, could by no means satisfy Mr. Collins, and he was very soon obliged to take her ladyship’s praise into his own hands.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing praise
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act I
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 1
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