was praising
- past progressive of praise.
Example Sentences
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While Vance was praising a technical framework designed to facilitate a regional ceasefire, the president was threatening the total annihilation of his negotiating partners, completely undermining his vice president’s diplomatic messaging.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Ms Göring-Eckardt's original post was quickly criticised, with some accusing her of racism despite the fact she was praising the team's diversity.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2024
GP was praising Austin about how he liked his style of play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
When I had gone out in his support to the land of Temeh, I appeased him, so that he was praising all gods for the sovereign .
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
I learned from these former secretaries of Mr. Muhammad that while he was praising me to my face, he was tearing me apart behind my back.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
