extolled
Americanadjective
verb
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Etymology
Origin of extolled
First recorded in 1600–10, for an earlier sense; extol + -ed 2 for the adjective; extol + -ed 1 for the verb
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Ellison has long extolled his love of movies and appeared at the CinemaCon movie theater owners convention earlier this year to reiterate his commitment to theatrical releases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Flynn canceled his flight to Mexico and extolled the justice system that he had been ready to cheat as a fugitive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Mr. Ballard, a longtime journalist for Sports Illustrated, dives into the history and finds figures, such as Euripides and Benjamin Franklin, who extolled its health benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
I have extolled the virtues of both of these lessons in my columns over the years.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
While his theory was being challenged and extolled, Charles’s health continued to plague him.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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