Their first hit was also praised for its sense of poetry.

VOA: special.2009.10.19

Better known as a stand-up comic, Mo'Nique has been widely praised for her role in the raw and gripping drama .

VOA: standard.2010.03.08

Bernanke has been praised for taking aggressive action to prevent an economic catastrophe after last year's widespread problems in the financial industry.

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

As a coach, Wooden was praised for how he taught fundamentals, passing,defense,and moving without the basketball.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

While TV and Radio Marti have received praised for broadcasting news to people in Cuba, where the government jams foreign signals, TV Marti continues to face internal and external criticism.

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While the security forces have been praised for these actions, Andi Widjajanto,a military analyst from the University of Indonesia, is concerned that the increased police activity also indicates an increased level of militant activity.

VOA: standard.2010.03.24

The critic Malcolm Cowley says, Faulkner's "early novels had been praised too much, usually for the wrong reasons.

VOA: special.2010.01.10

President Obama praised Paul McCartney for what he called his extraordinary contributions to American music and culture.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

Both women lost themselves for a second or two as they quietly praised the little gloved hand.

VOA: special.2009.09.05

For example,the White House praised the city's use of environmentally friendly technology in its economic development.

VOA: special.2009.07.13

President Obama praised the Iraqi security forces which took the lead in providing protection for voters.

VOA: special.2010.03.13

Critics have praised the play for its skillful acting and expressive lighting and set design.

VOA: special.2010.03.12

Republican Senator John McCain, the party's presidential candidate in two thousand eight, praised him for his ability to reach across party lines to pass important legislation.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

But others praised the work for its political message and modernity.

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George Washington praised the design for its "grandeur,simplicity, and beauty."

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Others praised him for "speaking truth to power,"

VOA: special.2009.08.16

Critics praised the book for its honesty.

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He praised the sailors for doing just that. "No matter what, we always pull through if we pick each other up."

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She praised the government of Cap Verde for spending wisely money it is receiving from the U.S.Millennium Challenge Account.

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Democrats,on the other hand, praised the president for being hopeful and for focusing on jobs the top issue for most voters.

VOA: standard.2010.01.28

But despite allegations of excessive use of force, Mr.Netanyahu praised Israeli troops for what he described as "remarkable courage."

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

Washington,however, angered the Palestinians this month when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised what she said were Israel's concessions for peace.

VOA: standard.2009.11.18

The boys will come through." As host nation, South Africa's efforts to prepare for the World Cup have been widely praised.

VOA: standard.2010.06.13

The Russian leader also praised U.S.President Barack Obama's recent call for a nuclear-weapons-free world, calling it a "beautiful and right goal."

VOA: standard.2009.12.25