Now, however, William Washington offers only soft compliments to the son he began to coach at the age of 5.

He didn't make any excuses, offering only compliments for the Nets.

Once, her husband ate the bread and offered compliments.

But there was no time to offer compliments.

Quietly she talked to individuals, offering suggestions, encouragement or compliments as they kept moving.

And to a certain extent, Maya was not offering empty compliments.

Later, at a bar, he offers her brandy, compliments, and a new lease on life.

"Permit me to offer you even higher compliments," said Keller.

His method was to make compromises; to offer compliments; and to bring others to his way of thinking.

Most doctors I know do not offer untrue or exaggerated compliments to their patients.