European foreign ministers praised the arrest as a significant step for Serbia in its efforts to join the EU.

The minister praised her in conventional terms, but he also mentioned her literary activities.

Cameron's official spokesman said the prime minister would praise public sector workers who ignored the strike call and went in to work.

People who live near the crematorium have protested about having the building on their doorsteps; but the minister praised its design and safety features.

The ministers praised God.

So convincing was all this misrepresentation that even sincere ministers in the pulpit praised the Black Hundreds while regretting the necessity of violence.

The minister praised Mr. Quinn's faith.

The ministers praised the coordination of their policies.

But several former ministers who had been in government during the group's wave of violence praised the decision.

If the minister had simply praised the contestants, people would have said "He would, wouldn't he".