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The December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the often laudatory response to it online has left the industry grappling with how so much anger could be directed towards a sector that purports to keep people healthy.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025 -
With the leadership mantle passing from the former president to his understudy, Mondale offered a laudatory summation of the Carter administration.—
Mark Barabak,
The Mercury News,
1 Jan. 2025
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Oh, and a complimentary bullet-proof vest with matching bullet-proof helmet and military gas mask, also check.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2025
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Fittingly, the poet was suggested for the mostly unscripted project by producer Tig Notaro, who appears briefly toward the end and boasts a body of complimentary work in stand-up comedy.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a dig at OpenAI — even when the news item in question is supposed to be favorable to President Trump.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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Picture a future where devices not only interpret your words but also recognize emotional cues, adapt to your preferences, anticipate needs and support you in creating favorable outcomes at home or work.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Panthers more than doubled their win total from 2023 in 2024, and the hope, at least from the most positive onlookers, should be another doubling in 2025.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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But anytime he’s ever mentioned me, it’s always been positive.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, Hollywood stars were adored in hagiographic terms.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Recording a song for the hagiographic Ronald Reagan movie but not his own biopic?—
Chris Stanton,
Vulture,
25 Dec. 2024
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Hopper was appreciative of her son's school for allowing him this time.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Cervantes said he is humbled and surprised by the news, as well as appreciative of his restaurants’ teams for their support through the years.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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O’Brien shares one such case: a husband watched his post-partum wife struggle to find flattering jeans before nearly crying tears of joy when the perfect pair emerged.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the fabric’s softness, shoppers also appreciate how flattering the quarter-zip pullover and drawstring pants are.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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While the link between the Maduro regime and the Tren de Aragua has for long been suspected, the news coming out of Chile this week is being viewed as further evidence that the links between the two go beyond a friendly relationship.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Ichiro, who was elected to the hall in Cooperstown, New York, with 99.7% of the vote, addressed the journalist during a news conference on his election Thursday, extending a friendly invitation.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Laudative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudative. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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