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lauded

[law-did] / ˈlɔ dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
acclaimed
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ADJECTIVE
flattered
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Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani recently lauded the interception rate as "exceeding expectations".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

He’s been lauded for his speed throughout his career, and AI helps him move even faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Comments lauded Bohm for his generosity, but he explained that the post was a hoax.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The approach for which McCullum was once lauded has become England's biggest hindrance.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In his keynote speech, General Electric research chief W. D. Coolidge lauded Ernest’s “boldness and faith and persistence to a degree rarely matched.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik