flattered
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Farrell also admitted the scoreline flattered his side after they pulled clear having only led 17-15 at the break.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
The end of regulatory tailwinds that recently flattered the group’s results mean Fresenius Medical Care could be set for an operating profit contraction, according to JPM.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 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
And yet I’m flattered that Hilly has so much faith that someone like him would be interested in someone like me.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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