The court's decision was met with a 'hail of' criticism. [=was strongly criticized by many people]
His supporters have 'hailed' [=strongly praised] his decision to run for reelection.
The town 'hailed' him as a hero when he returned with the championship trophy.
(..) Mine is strength, and lust, and power. I am Beowulf !! Grendel's arm! You've done it! He's done it! He's torn the limbs from the beast! Beowulf has killed him! Hail Beowulf! -Hail Beowulf! -Hail Beowulf! My Lord, Beowulf has killed the demon. -Odin be praised. Go tell the scops, spread the word! (..)2007 Beowulf
(..) I paid the blood-debt for your father, and he swore his oath to me. So, I saved his skin, and you are yet to save ours, eh? All hail the great Beowulf! Come to save our pathetic Danish skins, eh? And we are so damn grateful, mighty Beowulf. But, can I ask a question, as a huge admirer of yours? (..)2007 Beowulf