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Every year at the school assembly, the principal takes time to extol the students who worked especially hard. She stands on stage and praises their effort in front of everyone. Getting extolled by the principal makes students feel proud and encourages others to do their best too.

My grandmother would always extol my father’s honesty. She told me he was the most trustworthy person she had ever known, and that his character was a great gift. Her deep respect for him was always clear in the way she spoke about his goodness.

The coach stood before the packed gymnasium and took the microphone. "I need to extol Sarah's leadership this season," he said warmly. "She showed up early, stayed late, and lifted everyone's spirits even when we were losing. She deserves every bit of praise we can give her."

At the talent show, Tim’s grandma would extol his kazoo skills so loudly that even the janitor put on earplugs. She would praise highly every squeaky note, calling him “the Mozart of plastic horns,” even though the judges just gave him a smiley sticker and some earplugs too.

My uncle made a simple ham sandwich, but you’d think it was a gift from the heavens. He will stand there and extol its perfect meat-to-bread ratio, glorifying his lunch creation as if he just invented a new food group. It's just ham, dude.

The teacher stood in front of the class, holding up a student's artwork for all to see. With a smile on her face, she began to extol the young artist's talent, praising the intricate details and vibrant colors in the painting. The students erupted into applause, joining in to celebrate their classmate's exceptional work.

In the bustling town square, the mayor took to the podium. With a thunderous ovation from the assembled crowd, she began to extol the virtues of the town's beloved librarian. She spoke of her dedication, her unwavering spirit, and her remarkable ability to inspire a love of reading in young and old alike. The audience listened in awe, their hearts filled with admiration for the woman they so deeply respected.

The villagers gathered around the bonfire, their faces twisted in fear as the flames danced wildly in the night. The elders began to extol the virtues of the ancient deity, promising protection in exchange for sacrifices. As the chanting grew louder, a young girl was dragged to the center of the circle, her eyes wide with terror. The villagers praised her as the chosen one, destined to appease the wrath of the god. And as they raised their knives, the girl's screams echoed through the forest, a haunting tribute to their twisted worship.

In the eerie silence, a malevolent figure emerged from the shadows, his glowing eyes extolling the darkness. As he raised his skeletal hands, the air thickened with a suffocating aroma. The ground trembled, and a chorus of anguished screams filled the night, echoing an unspeakable horror that turned praise into a haunting nightmare.

In the kingdom of Eldoria, tales of the brave knight Sir Galen were told far and wide. His deeds on the battlefield were extolled by bards who sang of his valor and heroism. The people revered him as a true champion, a beacon of hope in times of darkness. Even the king himself could not help but extol Sir Galen's noble heart and unwavering dedication to the realm. And so, the legend of Sir Galen continued to grow, his name synonymous with courage and honor.

At the ceremony, classmates chose to extol Maria for her dedication and kindness. When the principal mentioned her willingness to help others and her positive attitude, everyone cheered. Maria felt proud because their words did not just thank her, but truly praised her for her hard work.

During the ceremony, the general stood before the crowd to extol the soldier's incredible bravery. He spoke of his selfless sacrifice and unwavering courage in the face of certain danger, calling him a true national hero for his actions.

After winning the championship, Maria's teammates wouldn't stop talking about her performance. They gathered around her at every opportunity to extol her final goal, calling it the greatest moment in the team's history. Their enthusiasm made her both proud and slightly embarrassed by all the attention.

At the family reunion, Aunt Gertrude would always extol Uncle Larry’s questionable “gift” for interpretive dance, claiming his wobbly moonwalk rivaled the greats—even as the family dog howled in terror. We suspected her goal wasn’t to glorify his talent but to ensure dessert entertainment.

At the quarterly meeting, my boss began to extol the virtues of his prized stapler, "Susan." He praised its consistent performance and glorified its perfect heft, insisting its jam-free record was a testament to true corporate loyalty. We all just nodded, avoiding eye contact with the inanimate object.

The coach did not merely commend the player for his quick reflexes; he chose to extol his unwavering dedication during every practice. By highlighting his resilience and commitment, the coach sought to inspire the entire team to emulate such an admirable work ethic.

The town magistrate took the podium to extol the firefighter's valor. He recounted the harrowing incident with reverence, emphasizing such selfless conduct. The crowd's approbation was immediate, a testament to their shared gratitude and profound respect for the rescuer.

After years of struggling to gain recognition, Maria finally heard her mentor extol her research at the conference, listing every breakthrough and innovative method. The public acknowledgment, spoken with such conviction before hundreds of colleagues, vindicated all those late nights in the laboratory when she'd questioned whether her work mattered at all.

At family dinners, Uncle Gerald never missed an opportunity to extol his own dubious lasagna recipe, declaring it a gastronomic marvel worthy of international treaties, despite its ability to induce polite yet widespread digestive pandemonium and inspire each guest to perfect the art of surreptitiously transferring forkfuls to the family dog.

With alarming gravitas, the self-proclaimed epicurean began to extol the virtues of a gas station hot dog. He would glorify its culinary verisimilitude, praising the piquant, almost Byzantine, complexity of its ersatz cheese sauce to a bewildered, nonplussed audience.