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acclaim

[uh-kleym] / əˈkleɪm /




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Offering only a brief wave in acknowledgement of the acclaim, Williams was firmly focused on her first competitive match for 1,375 days.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It is not yet three full years since an estimated 70,000 ecstatic fans turned out to acclaim West Ham's jubilant squad as they arrived back in east London with the Europa Conference League trophy.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The restaurant, named for Cimarusti’s grandparents — Constance and Edward — opened to fanfare, acclaim and “feverish oyster shucking.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

It was there that Hassabis co-designed “Theme Park,” a landmark game with bleeding-edge algorithmic capabilities that earned both critical acclaim and millions of sales.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

"I want Lady Lysa and her son to acclaim Joffrey as king, to swear fealty, and to—" "—make war on the Starks and TVillys?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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