praised

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Praised by media critics for confronting a subject that is largely seen as taboo, it has sparked conversations on social media about consent and misogyny.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Praised for warding off pests, so-called bodega cats are also a cultural fixture for New Yorkers, some of whom are now pushing to enshrine legal rights for the little store helpers.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Praised as “one of the most prolific and influential psychologists of his generation” by a Stanford colleague, Zimbardo was also criticized for the active, non-objective role he played in the experiment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2024

Praised as one of the best “Star Wars” games ever, this sequel to “Jedi: Fallen Order” sees the most wanted Jedi in the galaxy, Cal Kestis, stand up to darkness.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Praised throughout the country, particularly in the nation’s newspapers, his approval rating reached an all-time high.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler