Example Sentences

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Ghaly praised county voters for passing Measure ER, which will provide an estimated $220 million annually for the next five years to the county health system through a new half-cent sales tax, Ghaly said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

He has praised several of his favorite officials—Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in his first term, Gen. Dan Caine now—for looking their role, “straight out of Central Casting.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Rangnick made way for Erik ten Hag, who simultaneously praised McTominay's fighting qualities while at the same signing a battery of players in his position.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He praised scientists for more than doubling the country’s “weapons-grade nuclear material production” capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

After she had crossed the finish line, Stuart brought her alongside the wall, and was taken ashore and highly praised for his fine seamanship and daring.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White