flattered
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This compared with a profit of 2 billion euros Munich Re made a year before, when its results were flattered by exceptionally low major-loss expenditures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
Ahmed bowled better than figures of 1-46 suggested in the first ODI, but was flattered by a return of 2-48 from eight overs in the second.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Again, I was surprised — and flattered — to find myself on the guest list, and naturally I wanted to know what the occasion was.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
For the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, a decline in diagnostics revenue also dragged down the group’s top-line, while tariff refunds flattered its bottom line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
He agreed only because Olanna’s smile was like a prize, because her attention flattered him.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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