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Danielle Allen is to be commended for her own act of resistance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
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
Smith said the Comic Relief commission was "instantly very exciting" and commended the radio presenter for a "brilliant" achievement.
From BBC ● May 6, 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
In Boston, Wendell Phillips, Abolitionist and reformer, commended those who looked “upon that gibbet of John Brown, not as the scaffold of a felon, but as the cross of a martyr.”
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
