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A few commended Chait personally but said he had fallen short in managing school safety issues — which were under his jurisdiction in his immediate previous role as chief of operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

In a statement, her brother Josh Wilde described her as "strength wrapped in softness", while her former regiment commended her "tireless care for others".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Sayers commended the philosopher for anticipating “the great modern theory of fair-play” that defined these works: The author must present all the clues necessary for solving the mystery while misleading the reader about their import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

But she also commended "a group of really intimate, and personal films" including "Hamnet", "I Swear" and "Sentimental Value".

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 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