Word: complimented
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...been damaged by the departure of two aides amid allegations of cronyism at City Hall, and he has been mocked for giving red-carpet treatment to controversial figures such as the radical Islamic cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who last year repaid the compliment by signing a deal to provide London's buses with cheap Venezuelan fuel...
...Walsh said. “He’s the most dangerous hitter in the league. We’re just going to try to keep the guys off base in front of him and keep the ball down low.”As a compliment to Lavarnaway’s impressive power, Cox is a table-setter with speed, boasting a .374 batting average and 12 steals on the season.“[Cox] gets on base and distracts the pitchers,” Walsh said. “He’s a real key to their lineup...
...sung the praises of the French politician, whom he said had made an impact on the American people "like the latest incarnation of Elvis." Flattery of this kind is rare in any context, yet delegates in Bucharest, despite behind-the-scenes rows and disappointments, generally seemed more inclined to compliment than to complain. Though Macedonia packed its bags in disgust, Georgia and Ukraine managed to put some positive spin on events. And though Washington was disappointed, there was success for the U.S. on its plans for a missile defense system after the Czech Republic agreed to allow a radar system...
...grow up emulating her sense of style and global consciousness? -Amy Lynch, Tallahassee, FloridaShe was definitely someone I admired growing up-I watched her movies over and over. I was also incredibly influenced by the kind of work she did outside of her acting career. It's a compliment, but I think saying that anyone is like her is an insult...
...Instead, your fortune is up to you: the color red and number eight are lucky. 11) What’s bad luck? Leaving chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice. 12) Defy Western manners: eating with your mouth open is acceptable. In fact, slurping hot noodles is a compliment to the chef. 13) Get your cup of joe before visiting the Forbidden City: the Starbucks there has been removed. 14) Afraid to hawk a loogie in Cambridge? Let it fly in Shanghai. It’s all the rage. 15) In Beijing, the 22nd of each month has been designated...