praise
Example Sentences
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Manchester United got a bit of praise for their performance against Aston Villa, even though they were beaten.
From BBC
The governor praised quick-thinking first responders, notably firefighters who "were quite literally climbing up ladders, handing individuals in this nursing home to police, who were at times carrying two people on their back to safety."
From Barron's
The leaders chatted for 10 minutes, exchanging pleasantries and praising each other’s strength.
A 12-year-old boy has been praised for his heroic actions after steering his mother's car to safety when she fainted behind the wheel on a major road.
From BBC
A statement by Respawn, posted on the "Battlefield" X account, praised Zampella "for how he showed up every day, trusting his teams, encouraging bold ideas, and believing in Battlefield and the people building it."
From Barron's
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