praising

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As a former beauty pageant organizer, the president also notoriously comments on women's looks, once causing a diplomatic stir by praising Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It was a far cry from past confabs, when Kimberly Guilfoyle stood on the main stage praising Trump’s Supreme Court nominees and girls formed long lines to meet Rep. Nancy Mace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He issued a memo Thursday praising Whitaker, Stahl and Wertheim — calling them “the core of the show’s success” — and promising to uphold the editorial independence of the program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

They include messages from Jones praising Lord Mandelson after he was sacked and discussing avenues for promotion within government.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

At intervals Miss Simon would make a tour of inspection, examining the pile of pulled grass beside each child, scolding or praising according to the size of the pile.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright