complimented

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The president’s son called Navarro “my boy” and complimented him on the “jacked” physique he developed while in prison.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Papic also complimented the Chinese on smart strategic thinking about energy requirements.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

In it, the first lady complimented Maxwell on a recent profile of Epstein that had appeared in New York magazine and invites her to call her when she is back in New York.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

While the daytime host complimented her look, Huger said her exterior is “not a reflection of what God has done for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Later, Laila would take her place at the living- room table and try to break into the conversation, as the women talked boisterously and drank tea and complimented Mammy on her baking.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini