41.   Across the board, judges won praise in the survey.

42.   After his impassioned idealism won praise from critics and audiences, he seemed destined to specialize in serious melodrama.

43.   After her announcement, she won high praise from Republican political activists.

44.   Albania had won international praise for its restraint in the face of mounting violence in Kosovo, and it refused to intervene over the future of the province.

45.   Along the way, Arzaga suffered stab wounds, but his determined pursuit won him praise from a neighborhood leader and others.

46.   All this has won Gilman praise from pro-Israel groups that emphasize security and criticism from pro-Israel groups that emphasize peace.

47.   Bush has won praise for his aggressive effort to increase trade with Mexico, turning the border city of Laredo into a major commercial hub.

48.   But as a matter of courtroom tactics, the Thoreau defense has won praise from lawyers.

49.   But he is also tough on his own employees in a way that would win praise in corporate America.

50.   But he has long won critical praise for his musicianship, superb pianism and advocacy of contemporary music.