laudable
Example Sentences
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Having many high school athletes end their season as champions is laudable.
From Los Angeles Times
Though his work as a naturalist is laudable, think of all the people who, because of their skin color, were prevented from pursuing fields that could have led to the betterment of humans.
From Washington Post
Legal experts said Gascón’s caring approach to victims of police violence and public stances on prosecuting officers who cross legal lines are laudable.
From Los Angeles Times
“The sportscaster’s sentence is inaccurate. The spirit is laudable.”
From Seattle Times
That’s a laudable sentiment, but not an easy goal for a country that operates more like the bumper cars in an amusement park than a single vessel.
From Washington Post
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