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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
Historic England commended the team for revealing "new and exciting sites spanning over 10,000 years of our past".
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
Experts commended the effort as one of the most comprehensive post-fire school remediations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
He commended me for my ambition and said he would think about what I had said.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.