flattered
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These include higher research and development capitalization that helped automotive margins, and a 300-million-euro partner prepayment that flattered free cash flow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Burwell said he’s flattered by recent online praise from the likes of Ethel Cain, Flying Lotus and Kid Cudi for his score.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Jurors were told she knew Ward had been in films and on TV and felt flattered when he asked for her Snapchat handle.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
With a hint of sarcasm she said that she was "flattered" by the level of interest in her voice in the same week that the prime minister announced his resignation.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
When she objected, they flattered her—even going so far as to award her the Order of the Red Star in recognition of her service to the motherland.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
