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commendable

[kuh-men-duh-buhl] / kəˈmɛn də bəl /


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Commendable optimism, but reality dictates that Frank needs wins and needs them fast, with currently little enthusiasm for his methods among the Spurs fanbase, a disconnect that undermines any head coach.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Commendable as his workout regimen has been, it’s not necessarily going to give his pitches extra zip.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2017

Commendable as these efforts are, we think that they are fundamentally flawed because they overestimate the importance of the role of genetic variation in kidney cancer.

From Nature • Sep. 13, 2016

Commendable effort by London Big Issue seller to get on in life.

From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2013

"Commendable," lyrion admitted, breaking a large brown egg that reminded him unduly of the Grand Maester's bald spotted head.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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