as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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Viewers quickly rallied around the sister’s efforts in the comments, praising both the transformation and the bond between the two.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Players on both sides are constantly praising one another.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Dano remembered the audience applauding mid-movie while seeing the film for the first time at Sundance.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle, which was providing a ride-hailing service, was spotted failing to change lanes ahead of an active work zone.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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The ride-hailing company says Uber Shuttles will help travelers get around Boston in time for an eventful summer, with the World Cup and Sail Boston 2026 approaching.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kermit Ruffins pays tribute to Louis Armstrong By far the most exciting performance scheduled at Jazz Fest’s Economy Hall Tent features one of the Crescent City’s greatest living trumpeters saluting the most important trumpeter in New Orleans history.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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Build a new Garden, with rafters for the banners saluting New York’s past champions and heroes — and with plenty of room for new ones.—
Ellis T. “Skip” Prince,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Acclaiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaiming. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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