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  • Heralded as "Praiseworthy" by People magazine, The Sound peaked at #1 on a variety of Billboard Christian and Gospel albums charts shortly after its release in October 2008.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • It was this way, through His prophets and messengers, that Al Hamid, God the All Praiseworthy, has taught all previous generations of believers; and will teach all future ones until the end of times.

    Wilfredo Amr Ruiz: Teach Us How To Pray Wilfredo Amr Ruiz 2012

  • It was this way, through His prophets and messengers, that Al Hamid, God the All Praiseworthy, has taught all previous generations of believers; and will teach all future ones until the end of times.

    Wilfredo Amr Ruiz: Teach Us How To Pray Wilfredo Amr Ruiz 2012

  • Praiseworthy to do, but not blameworthy not to do” seems closer to what we wish to say about supererogatory acts.

    How to Kill a Missionary 2009

  • Praiseworthy programmes aim to improve teaching and the conditions of learning, including the new curriculum.

    Speech by Advocate Andre Gaum during the budget vote debate 2008

  • Praiseworthy Ladies, the name of Nicoletta, so fondly affected by Calandrino, putteth mee in minde of a Novell, concerning another Nicoletta, of whom I purpose to speake: to the ende you may observe how by a sudden wary fore-sight, a discreet woman compassed the meanes to avoyde a notorious scandall.

    The Decameron 2004

  • It consists of descriptions of “Praiseworthy Men” and

    The Life of Sir Richard Burton 2003

  • The name Mahalalel may be interpreted to mean "Praiseworthy is God."

    Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942

  • English translation, where "Preghiatissima Signora" was rendered as "Most Praiseworthy Madam," and every delicate compliment and superlative -- superlatives are delicate in Italian -- would have felled an ox.

    Where Angels Fear to Tread 1924

  • The Nutling seems to give extraordinarily good reports, for twice in the Maths. schoolwork Hella has had an Unsatisfactory, and yet now in her report she has Praiseworthy.

    A Young Girl's Diary 1923

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