laud
verb (used with object)
to praise; extol.
are lauding
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present progressiveof laud.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Occasionally, I stumble across food safety headlines that make me do a double-take because they are lauding a measure that seems like it should have been standardized long ago.
From Salon ● May 1, 2024
Officials are lauding the city’s progress, but some experts ponder the long-term plan — especially as seasonal outlooks indicate yet another dry winter is in store for Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
But U.S. defense firms are lauding the administration’s efforts to aggressively market their products and expedite their deals.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 19, 2018
You’re seeing Amir Johnson, who averaged 9.3 points and 6.1 rebounds last season, get $24 million on a two-year deal — and people are lauding the Celtics’ financial sensibility.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 2, 2015
The people are lauding her as divine, immortal….
From A Reckless Character And Other Stories by Isabel Florence Hapgood
