Nixon again demonstrated competence and restraint, winning praise even from such liberals as Lippmann and James Reston.

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Silver changed the way people analyze the hyper-abundance of political polling information, winning praise from some and criticism from others.

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It is also, however, winning praise from longer-sighted politicians and businessmen.

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He spent his first 15 months as mayor trying to haul the city out of a huge financial deficit, winning praise from people who a decade before had ridiculed him.

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The first in the series, "The Passage, " was an instant bestseller in 2010 winning widespread praise from critics and a worldwide legion of fans.

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As rationale, Mr. Woodhill cites a list of alleged GM ills, from the 2013 Malibu (last reported to be off to a very fast start and winning wide praise from the professional media) to declining market share in the US market.

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It also sailed to the top of the best-seller lists and is winning widespread critical praise.

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Magnolia Picture's Man on Wire, the 2009 Oscar-winning documentary that has been showered with critical praise and global film awards, is among the first titles to be offered for purchase in HD on VUDU, along with critically acclaimed Transsiberian and War, Inc. from FirstLook Studios.

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Journalist Michael Henderson was gushing in his praise for Warne's match-winning spell of four for 29 in 10 overs.

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