Let me begin with a compliment.

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Gunning for the presidency himself, he honoured her with a double-edged compliment.

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The 34-year-old Haas received a wild card to make his first appearance at the clay court tournament in five years and repaid the compliment with a 6-1 6-4 victory in just 59 minutes.

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In reality though, women often struggle with how to graciously accept a compliment while not coming across as vain, overly confident, or stuck-up.

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"At the moment I've heard nothing but speculation and I can only say that it is a compliment to be linked with these jobs, " McGhee told BBC Radio Scotland.

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So she began experimenting with talc powder, oils from Africa, and a few products that tended to compliment older skin.

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The Bulgarian almost repaid the compliment with six minutes left when he set Ronaldo racing clear with a glorious pass, but he was unable to provide the final flourish to a comfortable win.

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"I compliment the governor for trying to push back with the court, but it is a meager effort at best, " said state Sen.

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