as in to congratulate
to praise too much
critically belauded in his heyday, that early 20th-century novelist is now largely forgotten
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As commissioner Cathy Engelbert took the microphone to congratulate the Las Vegas Aces and crown them the WNBA champions, fans in Phoenix drowned out her message with relentless booing.—
Shannon Ryan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025 -
One attendee in the crowd was even spotted giving the middle finger while Engelbert spoke to congratulate the Aces.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest airline pilot’s union in the world, applauded the decision.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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While many applauded the boldness of the song, others questioned why Waterboer delivered it with such intensity.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Multiple reviewers commend the sneakers for workouts, but they can also be worn outside of the gym.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Woods commended his deputies Monday for working through the night to find Speight.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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After the game, Kidd praised guard Max Christie, who went 6-of-6 from the free-throw line.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield praised the judge's ruling Sunday night.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some buttering up in your prompt can likely produce this.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Enter Rutte, who knew Trump from his time as Prime Minister, and who got to work buttering up the American president.—
Tom Nagorski,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2024
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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.—
Selene Yeager,
Health,
24 Feb. 2024
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The Tigers tied the game in the eighth when Spencer Torkelson stroked a two-run double off reliever Matt Brash, who wound up getting the win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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While fans and pundits stroke their chins and ponder Arsenal’s attacking alchemy, their defensive record is perhaps taken for granted.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cornerback Darnay Holmes, suffering from a thigh cramp and desperate to return to the game in the final minutes, pulled down his uniform pants — exposing his backside — while a trainer vigorously massaged the area.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some bridesmaids prayed, others massaged her head, while others burned Palo Santo and turned to natural remedies.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Belaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belaud. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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