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was praising

  • past progressive
    of praise.
    praise
    noun
    the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

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Earlier this year Tiffany was praising the technology and voting to speed AI infrastructure through.

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

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

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