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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

Former President Donald Trump is praising Tesla founder Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in a post on his platform Truth Social.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 28, 2022

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

Now that Shirley has said this—even though it is praising my work—I don’t exactly feel proud.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson