acclaim
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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
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
Lily Allen, who returned last year to great acclaim with her revealing, tell-all hit breakup record, West End Girl, received the outstanding song collection award.
From BBC • May 21, 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
A Trip to the Moon, Melies’ most famous film, followed a group of explorers as they went to the moon, fought the moon men, and returned home with a captive, to great acclaim.
From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
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