praise
noun
the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
had praised
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past perfectof praise.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Phil Chetwynd, AFP's global news director, said the news agency's verification teams in the region had delivered "outstanding work" over eight years that Meta itself had praised.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ackman had praised Grainge’s leadership, saying the company continues to build its artist roster, signed revenue-driving deals with streaming platforms and has harnessed artificial-intelligence opportunities while protecting the company’s and artists’ intellectual property.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
In a court filing, they said he had been volunteering at a maritime institute that teaches sailing to underprivileged teens, adding that the head of the program had praised Do’s “unwavering ethical compass.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2025
Some of the people who had praised him before were like, “Well, we’re not really sure if that’s a very free-speech-protective way.”
From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2024
Coach Yang had praised me in PE, and I recalled the rush I’d felt.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
