showered

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Instead, she was hoisted onto the shoulders of social media and showered with virtual applause.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

What wasn’t mentioned in the encomiums showered on Greenspan after his passing at age 100 this past week, was the very different backdrop during his tenure, especially compared with what Warsh faces today.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Liverpool's key pair of power brokers were showered with bouquets in the summer.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

As the crowd showered Vargas with cheers, Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall glanced over at first base.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

After he’d showered, scrubbing the day’s grime from his skin, he’d settle in at his desk and say, “W-w-what shall we l-l-listen t-t-to tonight?”

From "Educated" by Tara Westover