In newspaper obituaries, it was long customary to lavish praise on the subjects, noting laudable traits of character.
Ms. Crile's sincere desire to elicit empathy for her subjects is laudable, but none of her drawings have the gut-wrenching impact of the shameful photos themselves.
Such measures appear laudable but should be subject to crime proofing, that is, the system should be checked to ensure it does not provide additional crime opportunities.
"Improving prekindergarten programs, lengthening the school day, removing incompetent teachers more expeditiously and providing bonuses for teachers who work in difficult subject areas are laudable, but they also bring huge expenses".
Craig Claiborne called it "probably the most comprehensive, laudable, and monumental work on the subject," written "without compromise or condescension".
While the author's intention is laudable, this comment examines some important issues in the subject matter of the original study.
Although promoting innovation is a laudable goal, the Federal Circuit's broadening of what constitutes patent-eligible subject matter missed the bigger Constitutional target.
Although there are a few typographical errors in table headings, the text follows the laudable IUSSP traditions of high production values, and the inclusion of a subject index in an edited volume.
These clinical instincts, while understandable and laudable, have the potential to obscure the true nature of clinical research, as investigators and subjects alike try to convince themselves that clinical research involves nothing more than the provision of clinical care.
It's a laudable intention, except that it is almost contradicted by his habit of inhabiting the minds of his biographical subjects.
