as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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Paxton’s campaign began airing an ad Friday that features video clips of Trump praising Paxton and images of them together.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026 -
After praising Dreher for 10 minutes, Vance invited him onstage.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Among those in attendance was former NFL center Jason Kelce, who was shown on the scoreboard applauding the goal initially credited to Edwards.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tucked in the heart of Dallas, this sprawling green campus has educated young women hailing from the most famous of families, including the Roosevelts and Bushes.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Richaud actually is the choreographer for at least 16 figure skaters in Milan, hailing from 13 different countries.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The former prince was photographed saluting while in his Boy Scouts uniform while outside Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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After saluting the judges and exchanging high fives and hugs with her teammates, the Houston native saw her perfect 10 posted and collapsed.—
Dakayla Hawkins,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Acclaiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaiming. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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