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is praising

  • present progressive
    of praise (3rd person singular).
    praise
    noun
    the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

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"Again, these five weeks, when everyone is praising our evolution, I'm always saying the same things. We are not even near what we're supposed to be in this club."

From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025

Veteran actor Gary Oldman is praising his appearances in the blockbuster franchises of “Harry Potter” and Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy for saving him in his darkest hour.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023

“I see guys now wrecking each other for 20th and you get out of the car and everyone is praising it as ‘good, hard racing’ and I’m sorry, but no, that’s just stupidity.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 23, 2023

Rowling is praising the longtime head of the U.S. publisher of her “Harry Potter” books as an ally and early defender of the beloved fantasy series.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2021

“Well, I reckon,” Florence said, “your soul is praising God this morning.”

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin