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“We commend their heroic actions, which we believe helped drive the suspect away from the scene and prevent further casualties,” the department wrote in a statement on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

"They risked their safety in a very dangerous and very volatile situation - I commend them for their dedication to duty."

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

“The fact that you cannot come out of hunting feeling unambiguously good about it,” Mr. Pollan once wrote in an essay, “is perhaps what should commend the practice” to meat eaters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

“We are grateful that the family is safe and commend our officers for their swift response,” the department said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

“Father, into Thy hands I commend her spirit.”

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

The cases taken by these seat-of-the-pants sleuths are not always cloak-and-dagger—a potential client of their fledgling detective agency commends them at one point for having found someone else’s lost dog.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

In a statement, the management said it "welcomes the release of its editor and commends the courtesy, professionalism, and attentiveness demonstrated by investigators throughout the process".

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025

"The National Police Service condemns this heinous act and commends the officers for their swift response, which prevented further harm," police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025

And Barnes, who directed Episodes 4 through 6, commends her capacity to be present for her fellow actors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025

Thus in many ways Saul commends himself to us in this chapter, and in no way does he provoke our blame.

From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by William Garden Blaikie

During his first two years as the Lakers coach, Redick admired Williams’ intent on the defensive end from afar and commended the forward’s willingness to defend other teams’ star players.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

I have some doubts whether livestreaming the execution is advisable, but Mr. Hegseth should be commended for his honesty, and for showing Mr. Hasan mercy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

I commended Hilton for his cheery, aspirational messaging, which is what Latinos want to hear.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Rodriguez has been a vocal advocate for placing the cameras across Texas and has commended their use in Laredo and elsewhere for allowing a new approach to detecting crime.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

The staff noted that he was reserved and quiet and tended to keep to himself, but they commended him for limiting his interactions “so that he is not drawn into too much negativity.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

During Sharaa's last visit in January, Putin said "much has been accomplished in terms of restoring our interstate relations", commending Sharaa for his "efforts to restore Syria's territorial integrity".

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

Around a week later while speaking to steelworkers in Georgia, Trump praised the PC maker’s chief executive, commending Michael Dell and his wife for jump-starting the ‘Trump Accounts’ program.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta said in a written statement commending the ruling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2025

The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement commending the protesters for their cooperation and peacefulness, which led to a demonstration "without incident."

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2025

“Officer Delinko, you’re back on the road, effective immediately. In addition, the sergeant has written a letter commending the outstanding job you did in capturing our suspect. This will become part of your permanent file.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen