They gave praise and approval for a job well done.

VOA: special.2009.07.26

(...) He said the Democratic initiatives introduced by our government have been met with praise and he said the necessity of taking concrete steps alongside this wide ranging process is emphasized.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

Present me with such a plan, and I will praise it with pleasure and accept it without the slightest feeling of regret."

VOA: special.2009.03.19

In addition to "Rosie the Riveter," there were songs like "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition."

VOA: special.2011.06.30

The three Mexican brothers from Texas have earned high praise for their mixture of rock,blues,soul and a kind of Mexican-Texan music called Tejano.

VOA: special.2010.08.02

In the United States and around the world, there was praise for the decision, but also criticism.

VOA: special.2009.10.10

His recent release "Hold You" is bringing Gyptian a whole new level of attention and praise.

VOA: special.2010.08.11

But he has won praise at home for his support for developing satellite and rocket technology.

VOA: special.2009.05.23

Vijay Iyer is a jazz pianist, composer,producer and bandleader who has received much critical praise.

VOA: special.2010.10.01

The group's unusual mix of jazz and classical styles earned praise around the world.

VOA: special.2009.11.30

I always praise people who can save their money and not spend too much.

VOA: special.2010.05.02

Jeff and Andy answered every letter with high praise for the writer.

VOA: special.2010.04.24

Hurston received praise for her work by both blacks and whites.

VOA: special.2009.02.22

"White House Diary" has received both criticism and praise.

VOA: special.2010.10.15

One who has kissed the Blarney stone, so the story goes, can speak words of praise so smoothly and sweetly that you believe them, even when you know they are false.

VOA: special.2010.09.26

And he got the highest praise.

VOA: special.2010.03.27

I do therefore invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens.

VOA: special.2009.11.23

Mexico received global praise for its handling of the situation, and the United States and Mexico cooperated closely to limit the spread of the virus.

VOA: standard.2009.08.10

Producers hoped this year's host, actor Neil Patrick Harris, would add some zest to the program, and several Emmy recipients had warm praise for his performance.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

"When we praise what the Palestinians do on security, it is meant to send a signal that progress is underway, and it is progress toward a two-state solution.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

Clapper is known for being blunt and direct. His manner has won praise in the military, but some of the lawmakers who will decide whether he is confirmed say he is not cooperative enough.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05