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“We need more people to talk about this and not stay quiet. Kacey is coming from another community and stepping up, I mean, that’s big, man. That’s huge.  I commend her for that,” said Muñoz.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

We commend Mary Marslender for her dedicated advocacy on behalf of patients with disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

“We commend Governor Newsom for his leadership in making this much needed change a reality.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

"I commend the effort, professionalism, and integrity shown by referee Omar," Mohamud said.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

“Sirs, while I would liefer commend the nobility of restraint, here must I endorse rather the vigor of lively opposition, lest, peradventure, we find that inaction is in itself the occasion of profligacy.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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

She commends his dedication and will to sustain his operations almost single-handedly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2024

One of his sayings commends humility in the following paradox: “My abasement is my exaltation.”

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

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

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

However the EU Commission has commended Spain's "swift response" to the crisis, which has included deploying armed forces to Ceuta and its other territory on the north African coast, Melilla.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Vince Miller, an attorney representing Garrido, commended the Sheriff’s Department for doing “the right thing” in this case.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 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

He has tried to walk a tightrope, commending citizens for exercising their right to protest but urging them not to “take the bait” by crossing into violence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

Organizations like the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston have also sent out emails to their membership commending the commission.

From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2025

The Chinese internet paid keen attention to the report, with some commending what they see as transparent disclosure and others asking for perpetrators in this case to be held accountable.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 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