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
Kim had praised the country's "greatly expanded production capacity", adding that this would "offer the possibility of carrying out larger plans", according to the agency's report.
From BBC ● 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
Just a year ago, Román had praised Rodriguez in an open letter for his “transformative decade of service, leadership, and vision.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025
Otis had praised Pollard in print since his initial condemnation of his ride in the Santa Anita Handicap, even suggesting that he may have been wrong in attributing the loss to the jockey.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
