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

I said politely, as if she had been praising one of my private possessions.

From Sacred and Profane Love by Bennett, Arnold

It seems Mr. Tristram had been praising it to her like anything last night.”

From The School Queens by Meade, L. T.