compliment
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Some women say the compliment is inherent in the physical tasks they’re asked to help with.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"It's a great compliment and it's great to play with him," Alexander-Arnold said of Gordon.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Mr. Leslie told the Anchorage newspaper that people had messaged him to compliment his ad: “I was like, ‘What are you talking about?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
I think probably my favorite compliment that I’ve heard on tour this year, I had a woman come up after the show and she was like, that was so joyful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
To be sure, despicable is hardly a compliment.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
You could describe that as the meaningless courtesies of routine statecraft, but it also suggested a high-flying hotel guest offering his compliments to the concierge: The eggs this morning were entirely delicious.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
“More equal-weight approaches or active management might be better compliments for investors looking for diversification,” Rinehart said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
"I may wear a wig if I'm dressing up, but usually I don't, and I get so many lovely compliments."
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Just the other day we had a general meeting, and I paid compliments to my direct sales agents, for how really kind they are to everybody.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Paul wasn’t one for small talk or gossip, and she didn’t flatter or pass out compliments easily.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
The only proof that they were on surveillance came on the rare occasions when a deputy later complimented me on a shot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
This is not the first time Trump has complimented the Australian retirement program.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
He complimented an Emirati journalist who asked a question, describing the man known as MBZ as a "handsome guy" whom "I can put... right now in a movie".
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Badenoch complimented Minaj on Friday, saying she was a fan of the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper's song Starship.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
I’m not sure if it’s because I complimented him or if if s regret or something else.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
To begin a conversation, start with something simple like complimenting someone's outfit, introducing yourself and asking why they're there, Leverich advises.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Students who saw our campaign were more willing to take social risks, such as complimenting peers, expressing gratitude and asking for help when they needed it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
“It’s brilliant!” he whispers, complimenting her writing as propulsive.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2025
Pitching coach Mark Prior said Wednesday that Kershaw “turned a page” in the last 10 days, complimenting his performance in Oklahoma City, noting the awkward swings the lefty forced on his offspeed offerings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
Chess patted Emma on the back, which felt like he was complimenting her.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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