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Example sentences for: praise

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"[T]he best film of its type since Chinatown ," says Todd McCarthy in Variety . Critics praise the all-star cast (which includes Kevin Spacey and Kim Basinger); the unpredictable plot twists; and the use of Los Angeles, made to evoke the city of classic film noir, as a backdrop.
He read the parable of the talents from St. Matthew's Gospel, with its praise for those who get a good return on their investments.
Critics praise her eclectic style--funk, blues, soul, and dance--and dwell on her racy lyrics.
There's a risk of sentimentality in Walcott's praise of the Caribbean.
Lee wins praise for his "gently ironic touch" in adapting a novel by Rick Moody, and for being "less interested in assigning blame for all the misery than in simply documenting it" (Daphne Merkin, The New Yorker ). (The movie is plugged here.