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Meanings of praising in English

Full of or giving praise.

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Usage of praising in English
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Civic leaders held press conferences praising the work of the police officers.
The other wes moore: one name, two fates
2
Politicians are fond of praising the role of higher education in Ireland.
The Irish Times
3
Mehdi continued on, thinking that Al-Majnoun was praising his work in general.
The increment: a novel
4
Without exception, other delegates always begin their speeches by praising France's work.
Wired
5
Praise be So what is the best way of praising your child?
BBC
6
The news we saw entailed segments praising Eritrea and denouncing its enemies.
The Guardian
7
Athos spent a few minutes praising the idea of the screened window.
Fugitive pieces
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The article contained no such quotes praising Hart's victims, Claire and Charlotte.
The Guardian
9
I think I provoked the attack by praising my warm, supportive audience.
The Guardian
10
In such a case, the world would now be praising Brice's judgment.
Rock and Ice Magazine
11
We can exhaust ourselves in criticising Milton, but not in praising him.
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History
12
Such is their manner of praising the one and censuring the other.
The Republic
13
He issued a statement praising the choice of Carter as his successor.
Reuters
14
They were praising him, as they were in the habit of doing.
Fifty Famous Stories Retold
15
Mission Bay residents are praising the police for breaking up the brawl.
Radio NZ
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As I lay praising and praying, these lines arose in my mind.
Religion in Earnest: A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York
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