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praise

[preyz] / preɪz /




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Maybe it’s also because, like him, they have enough nuclear bombs to destroy much of life on earth—and he fears they might do so unless he showers them with praise and honor.

From Slate Sep. 10, 2026

It’ll mean individual content creators will need to remain authentic in order to stand apart from the herd, albeit without being too effusive in their praise.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

Sabah president Magsud Adigozalov last week was full of praise for Dambrauskas' impact.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

The financial manipulations that undergirded their fortunes get scrutinized as theft from the public purse, praise for their courage and perspicacity yields to condemnation for their conduct.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

The fame, adult praise, new clothes, and excitement of their celebrity were benefits that almost any teenager would love.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

But even when everyone is singing your praises, you can’t let it go to your head, because football has its ups and downs.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Nadira Goffe praises Lanterns’ deft portrayal of the Black American experience.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2026

Kimi pays tribute to his father, describing him as his "rock", while Wolff also praises the driver's "typical Italian family".

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Tom Nolan praises this “gritty melodrama of familial love and hereditary tragedy.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

They sang praises to Mwari, whose voice is thunder, and to mhondoro, the spirit of the land— “Wake up,” whispered Rita, kicking him under the table.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

Spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes are often praised for their nutritional value.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

Rosenbaum praised the ruling, which came on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, as a bright spot on a sad day.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Bush, speaking at Washington’s historic Islamic Center on the same day of Sodi’s murder, reminded our nation that “America counts millions of Muslims amongst our citizens” and praised our “incredibly valuable contribution to our country.”

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

Some older users who remember a time before these policies praised a return to normalcy, while younger users questioned whether the changes signaled any decline in safety.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

She looked over my work and praised it.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

“Thank you for praising me,” Mr. Brookhiser writes in summarizing Lafayette’s speeches, “but thank you above all for causing the world to esteem America.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Earlier this year Tiffany was praising the technology and voting to speed AI infrastructure through.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

No wonder Vance didn’t immediately issue a statement praising his fellow Appalachian, leaving the job to his wife, Usha.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

CNN released a statement praising Holmes for asking “a tough, relevant, and newsworthy question on behalf of the American people” and calling personal insults “beneath the office.”

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

“I thank God every day for you and me,” Stone wrote to Anthony, praising her independence as a person “who can work on and take care of oneself.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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