Example Sentences

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“I’ve gotten away with my career for 50 years because I’m not mean. My specialty is praising things other people hate, not the other way around.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

"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

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

Actor Mark Hamill is praising workers at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Flagstaff for returning the “Star Wars: A New Hope” soundtrack that had been a gift from film composer John Williams.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2020

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

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