lauds
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of lauds
C14: see laud
Example Sentences
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Eduardo Sanchez lauds the company’s economic impact and is hesitant to criticize the smelter.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
According to the 52-page ruling, the state defended its approach as needed to prevent bullying, and the judge lauds that goal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
A post on Morningstar’s website lauds the fund for its “time-tested approach and accomplished lead manager.”
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
Marine scientist David Koweek of the nonprofit Ocean Visions, which has previously supported Running Tide’s research, lauds the simplicity of sinking terrestrial biomass, because technology exists for almost every step in the process.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 22, 2023
The seven canonical hours are matins and lauds, the first, third, sixth, and ninth hours, vespers, and compline.
From A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance by Ogg, Frederic Austin
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