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laudable

[law-duh-buhl] / ˈlɔ də bəl /


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He was cool as usual under threat, and his instinct to carry on with the event was laudable even if it was impractical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The word cure, Richardson says, is far-reaching, and while very laudable as a goal, doesn’t capture the current reality.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Having many high school athletes end their season as champions is laudable.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

In mitigation, defence barrister Philip Wright told the court his actions may seem "unfathomable" given the "laudable and noble" features of his political life.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

He was of such goodness that among the other laudable deeds attributed to him is this: in the fourteen years he ruled the empire, he never put anyone to death without a trial.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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