praised

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Leo has won the support of many conservative Catholics, who have praised him for upholding traditional teachings more clearly than his predecessor Pope Francis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

South Africa's acting police chief, Lt-Gen Puleng Dimpane praised Potgieter for his bravery.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

After Al Qaeda terrorists flew hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center in 2001, he was widely praised for his leadership, and Oprah Winfrey called him “America’s mayor.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

He praised recent readings on economic growth and durable-goods orders.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

He said he was abject, and told me his stomach was taken sick with the very thought of his vanity, and praised and thanked me profusely for my candor.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson