praise
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And if the creator only offers praise, and doesn’t mention any costs or drawbacks, then that could also signal this is more an advertisement than an honest review.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 28, 2026
And there was also additional praise for William's aunt, the Princess Royal Anne, who has supported the MND community for many years.
From BBC β Oct. 26, 2026
The iPhone Duo received mixed reviews, with praise for its large inner screen and criticism of its cramped front screen and heavy weight.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 23, 2026
Faber said the ban meant it could not legally pass on royalties earned in the UK to Rooney, whose best-sellers including "Normal People" and "Intermezzo" have earned her praise as the "voice of a generation".
From Barron's β Oct. 21, 2026
Miss Darcy’s praise occupied the chief of it.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
And he praises the show for treating black characters as "normal people".
From BBC β Oct. 26, 2026
The Bible praises Moses as the humblest man on earth.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 13, 2026
Today, Martin praises the "really nice community" with "more young families moving in", although soaring rents have pushed out some lower-income residents.
From Barron's β Oct. 9, 2026
He shadowboxes with ostriches and brings in celebrities like Rick Ross and Naomi Campbell for IBA events; he praises Stalin and rides private jets.
From Salon β Sep. 14, 2026
But humility was far from my mind, filled as it was with Hamlet’s praises.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
During a meeting at his residence in Jerusalem, Herzog praised the 77.7% turnout in Tuesday's election, which was the country's highest in more than two decades.
From BBC β Oct. 28, 2026
Chinese state media have previously praised Mbappe as a "footballing sensation" and "talent", with the striker well-loved by fans in the country.
From Barron's β Oct. 28, 2026
Menapace praised Litberg’s positive attitude, which she said helped keep everyone calm in the moment.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 27, 2026
She also praised detectives for preserving evidence from the case for so long, saying it "demonstrates the need to preserve evidence even when decades pass".
From BBC β Oct. 27, 2026
King praised the students who had, as he put it, “fashioned...a creative protest that is destined to be one of the glowing epics of our time....”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
“Sensible cat books,” Spark once said, “are devoted to praising the cat for its catness.”
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 16, 2026
A suburban housing development in south London has won the UK's most prestigious architecture award, with judges praising its sensitive design and integration into the surrounding landscape.
From BBC β Oct. 15, 2026
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to the actor, praising Patekar's versatility and outspoken personality.
From BBC β Oct. 8, 2026
The European Commission told AFP that "the fight against corruption is a key element for a country to be able to join the EU" after praising Albania's "tangible progress" in a report last year.
From Barron's β Oct. 8, 2026
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram runs an editorial praising Attorney General Tom Clark, who waived immigration restrictions to give Joey passage.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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