He offered praise for his young goalie, who was both good and lucky.

Let me assure you, Lieutenant, he doesn't often offer praise.

The night's biggest stars offered loving praise, but their strong styles won out.

But not every red-blooded Republican was able to offer even faint praise.

Others offered praise for the office but were critical of it in the Tyco case.

Still, some analysts were reluctant to offer too much praise, saying that cutting the company's work force is only a first step.

She is usually the one to remind the group about teamwork or other values and offer praise.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with offering praise and encouragement.

But in public he has offered high praise for the Speaker.

As for Graves's effort, no one is criticizing it, but sometimes people say important things in how they offer praise.