Example Sentences

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Showing Attenborough's cross-generational appeal, US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish has praised his "deep love and knowledge of our planet", adding: "The animal kingdom brings out the childlike curiosity within us all."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Wall Street has praised Intuitive’s competitive moat with surgical robots despite a lackluster stock performance.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The head teacher of a pupil who was killed when a car crashed on to a pitch has praised the local community for supporting each other after her death.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Buffett has praised the trading houses for their capital use, management and attitude toward shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

She has praised the briskness of my raillery in all things, man.

From History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour by L'Estrange, Alfred Guy Kingan