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lauds

British  
/ lɔːdz /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular or plural) RC Church the traditional morning prayer of the Western Church, constituting with matins the first of the seven canonical hours

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Etymology

Origin of lauds

C14: see laud

Example Sentences

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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

But although Wolinetz lauds the report’s “bold vision,” she disagrees that an entirely new institute is the best mechanism.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 4, 2024

Alberto Carvalho, lauds Newsom’s approach of “fully embracing all children, regardless of whether they are immigrant English language learners, or LGBTQ+.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Jones lauds the latest novel: is he the anonymous author?

From The Gay Adventure A Romance by Bird, Richard

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