lauded
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Upon its debut in 2022, the show was lauded for its unabashedly joyful, tender portrayal of queer youth — a refreshing departure from the trauma-heavy narratives that dominate other teen dramas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Dan Greaves, Klarna’s head of communications and policy, lauded the court’s decision for fostering “a healthier, more competitive market for the way people compare products and services” in his own statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Indeed, the Labor Department’s proposed rule has been lauded by some as encouraging the adoption of annuities.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
And even as he was lauded in 2005 near the end of his tenure, he was obliquely warning of excesses he saw around him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
If I had been born a Native American in another time, I might have been lauded as a medicine man.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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