She was divorced. She worked in a world of influential men, and earned their praise and support.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

She says many people in the jazz world praise the music of fifty years ago.

VOA: special.2010.04.09

He has earned a lot of praise as a promising young player in Chicago.

VOA: special.2010.06.02

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

After almost two weeks of nearly constant criticism from minority Republicans who said he wasn't speaking out strongly enough, President Obama received some praise from the Republican leader in the House of Representatives.

VOA: standard.2009.06.23

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