acclaim
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He stood with his arms stretched wide after that one, taking in the acclaim of the away end.
From BBC • 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
“Our theory, that the man who sweeps the floor is worth $5 for eight hours work, is not only sound business but it’s social justice,” Ford said amid widespread popular acclaim.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
During that time, he’s lingered just below the first tier of indie-rock singer-songwriters in terms of popularity and critical acclaim.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Berkeley attracted the most promising young graduate students, hosted the most eminent visiting lecturers, pocketed the largest contributions from research foundations and garnered the lion’s share of public interest and acclaim.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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