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Before the film ends with onscreen graphics listing Melania’s achievements as first lady in such laudatory fashion that North Korea would blush, she’s shown posing for her official portrait.—
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
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In the many laudatory stories that have been written about her during the past few disruptive months, Wiles is often depicted as the strongest of Trump’s five White House chiefs.— Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
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Guests at this hotel can help themselves to complimentary bicycles, beach chairs, and towels.— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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And pitchers have been complimentary of his work.— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Its conservative majority could throw out a requirement under the Voting Rights Act that in areas with a large minority population, mapmakers draw districts that are more favorable to the election of minority candidates.— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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The league’s survival won’t be on the line, but the club’s relevance in the Denver market — arguably the country’s most successful right now — very much could ride on a positive result on Saturday.— Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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With more than 178,000 positive reviews, the PT3 Non-Touch Thermometer makes temperature checks quick and comfortable, especially for kids.— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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But all the myth and sorrow around the dynasty mean many takes tilt hagiographic.— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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The Gracious Visionary is a rather hagiographic film title for one’s life and work.— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
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The applause after the final whistle on Tuesday night and the defiant chants of an appreciative Kop spoke to a gutsy performance against Paris Saint-Germain.— James Pearce, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Not everyone is appreciative of it, however.— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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The crewneck vest top is timeless and flattering, with front buttons that add an elegant touch.— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, Amazon is packed with stylish tops that are perfect for every spring occasion, including breezy blouses, airy knits suited for transitional weather, and soft, flattering tees that are easy to style and comfortable enough to wear all day.— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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In the absence of the federal government incentivizing companies to make more environmentally friendly choices, state and/or local policies may also offer a way forward.— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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The two coastal towns are about eight miles apart; however, Lewes’s public beach is considered more family-friendly because of its calm bay waters.— Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Laudative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/laudative. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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