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In another statement Monday, Macron said he commended President Trump during a phone call Sunday night for his “commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Speaking outside court, Det Con Elle MacLeod from Gloucestershire Police commended the victim for her bravery in coming forward and for the way she "fearlessly gave evidence" in front of the jury.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

In her update, Bode commended Southern Airways for its handling of the situation since the initial incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

UN Secretary General António Guterres commended the role of the US in facilitating the ceasefire, and urged all parties to "fully respect" and "comply with international law at all times".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

I commended these three men as individuals, not as representatives of the court or of the state or even of their race, but as exemplars of human decency under adversity.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela