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praise

[preyz] / preɪz /




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This reward circuitry is the part of the brain that is activated when we enjoy and remember good things, like tasty food or praise.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The government has since secured a landmark debt restructuring agreement, restored an International Monetary Fund programme and returned the economy to growth, winning praise from international lenders and investors.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

His efforts drew widespread praise from California to the White House.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Flanked by two Russian flags and seated next to Chief of General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov and Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, Putin avoided any criticism and reiterated his praise.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Considering all these matters, then, I shall praise both those princes who construct fortresses and those who do not.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

Parents, siblings and best friends are interviewed by Ms. Borgman, all singing the praises of the deceased but almost uniformly despairing of the results of the case, a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

With another grad, a clinical supervisor from his treatment facility sang his praises.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

I’ve happily sung the praises of jarred garlic and frozen ginger cubes.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Lawrence praises the opportunity to "meet a lot of people" and foster connections.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

“A Fflam never shrinks from danger! The mightier the foe, the greater the glory! We shall seek them out, set upon them! The bards shall sing our praises forever!”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

Academics contacted by AFP praised Kusman's enthusiasm and devotion.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Users praised “Brother Zihao” for the accurate tips, the most recent including one in July about a Guangdong official nearly two weeks before a probe was announced against him.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Trafford has only played 32 top-flight games, but former Clarets boss Scott Parker previously praised his turnaround at Turf Moor before moving to the Etihad.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

She still praised computing facilities themselves as a “really good economic tool” and noted that the Qualified Data Center Task Force was working to outline recommendations on how PGC should approach hyperscale centers going forward.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

I stopped and, my eyes downcast, listened while he praised Dad.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Though the industry’s PAC is relatively new, filing its statement of organization in March, it’s already released ads praising Trump’s marijuana policy.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

In his remarks, Trump was cordial and conciliatory, saying "the second time is always better", joking and praising the media - saying he respects "most of them".

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Four letters were published praising the article and one was published critical of the article.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch refrained from attacking the outgoing PM's record, instead praising him for his work on Ukraine and his friendship with the country's president Volodymyr Zelensky.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Some blond reporter with a toothy smile is praising the qualities of an L.L.Bean jacket versus the Sears brand.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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