Example Sentences

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Nacua, a fifth-round draft pick from BYU, continued to show why McVay and receivers coach Eric Yarber have been complimenting him since offseason workouts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2023

We can be sure, even so, that neither manager would have been complimenting their players to any great extent at half-time.

From The Guardian • Jun. 10, 2012

I have been complimenting Mademoiselle on her English.

From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)

I have been complimenting your lady and Miss Venetia; but really, you, I should almost have thought it was some younger sister.'

From Venetia by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

Steve agreed instantly, and he might have been complimenting a first primer favorite so pleased was his tone.

From Then I'll Come Back to You by Evans, Larry