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campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Recent Examples of extolled
Johnson also extolled Reeb at the beginning of his joint address to Congress calling for robust voting rights legislation, four days after Reeb’s death.
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Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
Revisiting the wisdom of Milton Friedman In podcasts available on YouTube, the legendary economist Milton Friedman extolled the benefits of immigration as wonderful for the future of those who sought a better life in America, and a primary force in driving the American growth machine.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
In his speech, Ohanian, who is Armenian, extolled the virtues of allyship across cultures.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
At least 600 people were subsequently fired from their jobs for social-media posts and public statements, some of which extolled the murder and some of which just quoted the victim’s own words.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
On Saturday at the team’s Fenway Fest fan event, CEO Sam Kennedy extolled Boston’s efforts in adding payroll through trades and extensions when asked about the team’s lack of free-agency spending.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Kennedy has previously criticized seed oils and extolled tallow, at odds with long-standing recommendations.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday at the age of 84, his family said in a statement.
—Don Gonyea, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Certain ideas get passed around duck camps, shared on duck hunting forums, and finally extolled on hunting social media.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
Revisiting the wisdom of Milton Friedman In podcasts available on YouTube, the legendary economist Milton Friedman extolled the benefits of immigration as wonderful for the future of those who sought a better life in America, and a primary force in driving the American growth machine.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
In his speech, Ohanian, who is Armenian, extolled the virtues of allyship across cultures.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
At least 600 people were subsequently fired from their jobs for social-media posts and public statements, some of which extolled the murder and some of which just quoted the victim’s own words.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
On Saturday at the team’s Fenway Fest fan event, CEO Sam Kennedy extolled Boston’s efforts in adding payroll through trades and extensions when asked about the team’s lack of free-agency spending.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Kennedy has previously criticized seed oils and extolled tallow, at odds with long-standing recommendations.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday at the age of 84, his family said in a statement.
—Don Gonyea, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Certain ideas get passed around duck camps, shared on duck hunting forums, and finally extolled on hunting social media.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extolled
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Peppa Pig’s latest season features a storyline about George’s deaf diagnosis and new hearing aid, a move praised by parents and advocates alike.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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Raskin praised Huffman for speaking out for the separation of church and state while showing respect for all religions and without attacking people for their faith.—
Alexei Koseff,
San Francisco Chronicle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Right around the time that Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated far and wide, March Madness soon follows.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter every year and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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We have been blessed to have his enthusiasm, leadership, and musical abilities at Capistrano Valley.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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For those of us who weren’t blessed with a grandmother gifted at pastry, graham cracker crusts are a lifesaver, serving as the base to some of our favorite pies and icebox desserts.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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