critical praise

collocation in English

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critical
adjective
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/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl/
saying that someone or something is bad ...
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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 ofcriticalandpraisefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The book woncriticalpraisefor its scholarship and poetic language.
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The albums woncriticalpraisefrom around the world.
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The film garnered furthercriticalpraiseand financial achievement, earning more than $1 billion worldwide.
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Generally panned by critics when it first appeared, it has been gainingcriticalpraisein the passing years.
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The film received significantcriticalpraiseand numerous award nominations and victories.
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His works achieved great success at the exhibition of 1824, where he receivedcriticalpraise.
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Like her second album, it contained her emotional conflicts following the separation, and therefore it gainedcriticalpraise.
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The books have been featured in many national publications and has receivedcriticalpraisefor the writers' skill at storytelling and character development.
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Both met highcriticalpraisefor their partnership works.
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The album has gainedcriticalpraiseas well as commercial success.
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In particular, the six-minute long take featured at the end of the fourth episode received muchcriticalpraise.
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Although both albums received moderatecriticalpraise, neither was commercially successful.
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She received overallcriticalpraisefor her performances.
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Keeping in line with its predecessors it garnered a considerable amount ofcriticalpraise.
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Though the artist had been largely self-taught, his work soon garnered attention andcriticalpraise.
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The game initially received few reviews, but was given mildcriticalpraiseand elicited a positive gamer reaction.
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Their symphonic sound tinged with tango would bringcriticalpraise.
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But the film neither receivedcriticalpraisenor was it a commercial success.
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During its existence, the band was garlanded withcriticalpraise.
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The novel received muchcriticalpraiseand became an instant bestseller.
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