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I was expecting a stodgy, older gentleman who'd offer me canned encomiums about Hopkins and then stiffen and ask for the check when he found out the details of my standardized test scores.† (source)
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Most of the encomiums seemed to embarrass and amuse Farmer.† (source)
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But as the encomiums to Washington continued, in speeches, sermons, and editorials—tributes that seemed often as contrived for show as the black plumes and fans—Abigail grew extremely impatient.† (source)
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Andy handed out encomiums to several productive fishing holes we passed and indicated an osprey's nest on top of a utility pole.† (source)
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And accordingly this second trip was made, a long and nervous conversation between himself and Roberta on the way resulting in nothing more than some explanations as to why thus far he had not been able to achieve anything, plus certain encomiums addressed to her concerning her courage in acting for herself in this way.† (source)
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This bounteous repast surprised and delighted the girls; when they had once tasted the roast wild turkey, then Milt Dale had occasion to blush at their encomiums.† (source)
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—They argue that Beowulf's companions had done nothing to merit such encomiums as the usual readings allow them.† (source)
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The technique of identifying likenesses, the technique of praise, that of encomium and that of amplification.† (source)
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These encomiums bring them to Mount Pleasant and to Grandfather Smallweed's house.† (source)
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The defense justified the encomium.† (source)
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M. Krempe was not equally docile; and in my condition at that time, of almost insupportable sensitiveness, his harsh blunt encomiums gave me even more pain than the benevolent approbation of M. Waldman.† (source)
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When he had enumerated the many different occasions on which the Hurons had exhibited their courage and prowess, in the punishment of insults, he digressed in a high encomium on the virtue of wisdom.† (source)
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Without subscribing to these perhaps exaggerated encomiums, I can truly say that my abode in the city was mainly agreeable, and my intercourse with the inhabitants productive of much amusement and instruction.† (source)
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And applying his black beard to the pitcher, he took a draught much more moderate in quantity than his encomium seemed to warrant.† (source)
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It afforded Madeline exceeding pleasure to have from one and all of her guests varied encomiums of her beautiful home, and a real and warm interest in what promised to be a delightful and memorable visit.† (source)
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But the ruling power in the United States is not to be made game of; the smallest reproach irritates its sensibility, and the slightest joke which has any foundation in truth renders it indignant; from the style of its language to the more solid virtues of its character, everything must be made the subject of encomium.† (source)
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