praise
noun
the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
had been praising
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past perfect progressiveof praise.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Since she announced she had terminal cancer in March, colleagues, constituents and the California news media had been praising her achievements in articles and on social media.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2023
Laviolette said Thursday that “every game” had been getting better and had been praising Kempny’s efforts, but he also noted that the left-shot defenseman was experiencing a bit of a learning curve in camp.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2021
At a meeting, the company’s lawyer, Stuart Baker, had been praising three former members of the leadership team, including his own predecessor.
From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2021
Just when he had been praising her so for her bravery!
From Rosy by Mrs. Molesworth
He arrived in great good humor—somebody had been praising his verses, and the joy of the praise overflowed on his wife.
From Mary Marston by George MacDonald
