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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

Newsom praised the decision and commended his more than 30 years of experience in the transportation sector.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

He commended her on her thoroughness, but said the idea of presenting a subject is the ability to focus.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia