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Praised for warding off pests, so-called bodega cats are also a cultural fixture for New Yorkers, some of whom are now pushing to enshrine legal rights for the little store helpers.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

"Praised by everyone unanimously, he was a really good kid. May God have mercy on his soul," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

Praised by the trial judge who called his testimony credible, Autry’s story helped seal the fate of Adams, who was convicted at the 2017 trial and sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Trent McDuffie, cornerback, Washington: Praised for both his physical and mental traits, McDuffie also possesses the sort of versatility Chargers coach Brandon Staley cherishes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2022

He Praised the wise farseeing eyes of Eye and the keen hearing of Ear.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer