Example Sentences

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The president is extolling the virtues of the East Wing ballroom.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Moolenaar said “we treasure” the Declaration of Independence, but didn’t say why, and spent more time extolling the virtues of prayer breakfasts.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

The justice . . . responded by extolling the importance of an “independent judiciary.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Saylor has been anxious to promote the preferred stock, extolling its high-yield/ low volatility returns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

He sent a flurry of wires to Howard, extolling the superb racing strip, mild fall weather, and general beauty of New York.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand