as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
he wrote for his own personal satisfaction, not for any bays that the literary establishment might deign to bestow
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as in shouts
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the mob was baying for revenge
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Flying high as Super Bowl LIX champions, Philadelphia Eagles fans have already experienced title glory once this season.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025 -
When Hurricane Katrina devastated the area in 2005, the city worked quickly to clean up the beach, restoring the sand to its former soft and white glory.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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The seven-part stalker drama, created by and starring Richard Gadd, was a standout at this past year’s Emmys, with additional awards won in Outstanding Limited Series and Writing for a Limited Series, and also brought Gunning a Golden Globe, among other accolades.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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Tucson was the first stateside city to become a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy, an accolade that nods to its more than four millennia of food culture that merges the tastes of many different groups, including Native American and modern Mexican.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Feb. 2025
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That distinction — great — belongs to the NBA’s true title contenders, a category that remains exclusive.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Gillett has led with confidence, grace, and distinction, carrying out the exact mandate of our legislative body.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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Janis overcomes significant obstacles – embezzlement, record industry misogyny, homophobia, and heartbreak – to find love and produce an indelible body of searingly honest songs that earned her a devoted following and critical acclaim.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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With the acclaim came the spotlight; tabloids obsessed over her string of high-profile relationships, personal traumas, and health issues.—
Puja Patel,
The New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2025
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The governor and mayor wrestled for control and credit before and after the blockbuster event, with Pritzker and allies winning out in a tiff over host committee leadership, and the two claiming credit for the event’s success when worries about out-of-control protests did not come to pass.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The proof theatrically is that the production is a rapt and riotous collective with a long list credits all seemingly on the same wildly unpredictable page.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The clearly excited audience at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in the British capital showered the band with much applause, loud cheers and many screams.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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The dissolve to a commercial break a moment later was silent, with no applause; the discourse the following week was predictably berserk.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Additional posts include great praise for Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party—fascinations that West has reportedly held for years.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
7 Feb. 2025
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The performer has repeatedly voiced praise for Hitler in the past, including in a 2022 interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Everyone gathered on deck, not minding the hot Panamanian sun beating down, to experience a bucket list item: crossing the Panama Canal.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Provide Plenty of Sun Some succulents like more sun than others, but most succulents grow best in bright, indirect light.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Bays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bays. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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