praise
noun
the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
are praising
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present progressiveof praise.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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Politicians on both the left and right are praising the program’s potential to help close the country’s wealth gap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The Korean national team manager covets his autograph and myriad media reports and social media posts are praising him.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 17, 2024
Some are praising the early parole decision while others say Pistorius should remain behind bars for much longer.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Politicians of both parties are praising him for his openness.
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
These knaves fancy they are praising you, when they are, in truth, rejoicing in their own escape from some unknown but dreaded evil.
From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by J. Fenimore Cooper
