flattered

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Harrington said he is flattered by the praise, but he did not want to overstate his own importance on Burnham's journey.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

It was generally in a way that flattered their returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The reasons have to do with how accountants treat all that AI spending, plus some longer-term trends that have flattered corporate profitability.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

And while Godoy is flattered that people assume he’s just as easygoing and self-assured as Luffy, he’s still working on getting closer to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

“Look,” he began with his typical bark,“I’m flattered you came here with an invite, but we’ll have to respectfully decline. No hard feelings, I’m sure.”

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner