widespread praise

collocation in English

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widespread
adjective
uk
/ˌwaɪdˈspred/us
/ˌwaɪdˈspred/
existing or happening in many places and/or among ...
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praise
noun[U]
uk
/preɪz/us
/preɪz/
things that you say that express your admiration and approval of someone ...
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(Definition ofwidespreadandpraisefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofwidespread praise

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They have wonwidespreadpraisefor their courage and professionalism.
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I have not heardwidespreadpraisefor that system.
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There waswidespreadpraiseand congratulation for the way in which the whole matter was conducted.
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That action wonwidespreadpraiseand gratitude from all involved.
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The instrument attractedwidespreadpraise, leading to numerous orders for new organs and restoration of existing instruments.
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The building opened and immediately garneredwidespreadpraise, especially for its acoustics.
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It has received bothwidespreadpraiseand extensive criticism, including claims of misrepresentation.
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He gainedwidespreadpraisein the national press.
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It was critically well-received withwidespreadpraisefor the pioneering new techniques.
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The bands two albums continue to attract strong sales andwidespreadpraisefrom critics and fans.
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Overall, the album receivedwidespreadpraise, but was criticized for being overproduced, despite having been released on an independent label.
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The track and lyrics largely received critical acclaim from international media, withwidespreadpraiseof both production and message.
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The book receivedwidespreadpraisefrom the demographic it covered, and mixed reviews elsewhere.
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Her nomination to the prestigious position receivedwidespreadpraise.
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The conference and history fair receivedwidespreadpraisefrom delegates and thanks from exhibitors.
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His death, in 2012, was met withwidespreadpraisefor his work.
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The songs, mainly created by herself, receivedwidespreadpraise.
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As well as receivingwidespreadpraisefor its musical achievements the choir has also been praised for its inclusive approach, multicultural repertoire and for raising the aspirations of its members.
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Taylor has announced that his team will continue to play aggressive, attacking test cricket which drewwidespreadpraisefrom all quarters.
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Their performance attractedwidespreadpraise.
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