flattered

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The reasons have to do with how accountants treat all that AI spending, plus some longer-term trends that have flattered corporate profitability.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

And while Godoy is flattered that people assume he’s just as easygoing and self-assured as Luffy, he’s still working on getting closer to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Geisel himself admitted he was "naturally flattered" by Helen's praise.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“This is unexpected. I’m flattered that you would propose a merger with Citigroup.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Ladies seemed flattered by his attention, but the mere thought of being touched by his fleshy hands made me shudder.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein