Sentence examples for grudging praise from inspiring English sources

The best praise is grudging praise.

Those gestures earned Levi grudging praise from its unions.

Even Mr. Edwards's former adversaries give him grudging praise.

Same goes for the continual cycle of criticism of Weinstein's conduct, followed by grudging praise of his genius.

But the appointment of Mr. Clement with an expanded portfolio has won grudging praise from those who say it just might break the policy logjam in Berlin.

Robert A. Wieboldt, executive vice president of the Long Island Builders Institute, also criticized Mr. Amper's tactics but gave him grudging praise.

And when Patrik Elias scored twice to lead the Devils to a 2-1 victhat that clinched the series and put the Devils in the Stanley Cup finals against either Dallas or Colorado, Robinson was grudging with his praise for the young winger.

Contemporaries were grudging in their praise, and William's reputation suffered after the accession of Matilda's son, Henry II, to the English throne.

Their praise was grudging, though.

For Ms. Castore, the praise was grudging.

At best, any praise was grudging - one writer noted their "mechanised efficiency".