praise
Example Sentences
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“It’s hard to wrap your head around that the worst parts of your life have been an inspiration,” she says quietly in voiceover as archival video of women gushing their praises plays around it.
From Salon
Speaking to reporters from Qatar, Healey said the Gulf nations had praised the contributions of UK forces describing them as "a cornerstone" to their defence.
From BBC
Buffett, a fan of Apple CEO Tim Cook, praised the Apple leader, calling him a “fantastic manager and a good guy. He gets along with everyone in the world.”
From Barron's
His positional awareness has also earned praise although his work-rate and desire to cover as much ground as possible mean he often tires himself out - a potential backhanded compliment.
From BBC
The 23-year-old was singled out for praise by Clarke after the game, despite himself admitting he struggled to get into the contest early on.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.