Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Ackman had praised Universal’s CEO Lucian Grainge, saying the company’s stock price had languished for reasons unrelated to its performance in the music business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Speaking to reporters from Qatar, Healey said the Gulf nations had praised the contributions of UK forces describing them as "a cornerstone" to their defence.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

Nine days later, the plan suffered a fatal blow when the Council, in a meeting that took three minutes and 14 seconds, began rezoning the site, led by the chairman who had praised it.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 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