praiseworthily
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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The Dutch deserved even richer praise than this, but praiseworthily, they wanted no praise.
From Time Magazine Archive
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I intend, to-day, dear M., to be as disagreeably statistical and as praiseworthily matter-of-factish as the most dogged utilitarian could desire.
From The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52 by Clappe, Louise Amelia Knapp Smith
The three came, accompanied by other influential persons, among whom were some Augustinian, Dominican, and Jesuit religious, all of whom served in their ministry praiseworthily.
The firing ceased immediately, the American's boats were launched, and every effort praiseworthily made to save the sinking crew.
From The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 by Roger, Charles
Davis and Mr. Henry Marsh, who emulate most praiseworthily the excellence, skill, and fidelity of Mr. Anthony.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics by Various
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