Example Sentences

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Several other former officials have written books, but most have been flattering about the president.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2020

“It would have been flattering to get a friend request from someone like Jim Calhoun, but it’s also a little scary because you give people a real inside track on your life.”

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2011

I have been flattering myself, Victor, that you were here to see me.

From The Yellow Crayon by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

"I'm your man," said I, jumping at his offer with an alacrity which must have been flattering to him.

From A Bid for Fortune or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta by Boothby, Guy

I have been flattering myself that I was in possession of a philosophy which could make a good and able man of me.

From A Short History of Greek Philosophy by Marshall, John