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He had acclaimed roles in two cable dramas, “Shades of Blue,” playing a crooked cop, and “Texas Rising,” set in 19th-century Texas.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2022

It is surprising in a year that has had acclaimed and awards buzzy films such as Marielle Heller’s “Can You Ever Forgive Me,” Tamara Jenkins’ “Private Life” and Debra Granik’s “Leave No Trace.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2018

He'd already had acclaimed turns in admired movies — "Boogie Nights," "The Basketball Diaries," "Three Kings" — but hadn't broken through as a leading man.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2014

She had acclaimed runs at the Met as Kundry in 1992 and Santuzza in Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” in 1993.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2011

Junot exclaimed: "Napoleon had no need for ancestors; 'twas enough for him his soldiers had acclaimed him Corporal at the Bridge of Lodi."

From The Well of Saint Clare by Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard)