word of praise
Example Sentences
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I’d get a yes on a pitch, or a word of praise, and my day would be made.
From Slate • Nov. 17, 2024
A word of praise too for Behich, who did a power of running up and down the left flank and could have had a hat-trick of assists.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023
The review, and the Disney production, owe at least a word of praise for the old thieves who charmed us in the Korda film and for the original classic starring Douglas Fairbanks in 1924.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2019
“Lee Jaffe had such power over me,” Maggie confesses, “that a word of praise from her kept me glowing all day, and her disappointment broke my heart.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2017
Even the state man, Maynard Allen, who still dropped by to see me once in a while, had a word of praise.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
