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
Although there were some big plays, the game was not as entertaining as anticipated as ASU claimed a 24-17 win that flattered Kansas.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 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
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
I don’t know whether to be annoyed or flattered that Henry Not-Roycroft is spending all his mental energy coming up with nicknames for me.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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