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Beatriz Andre, acting regional attorney for the EEOC’s Los Angeles District Office, commended Justin and Wonderful for reaching the settlement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The judge commended the McNally family for the dignity they have shown throughout this lengthy process.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

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

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

Indeed he was commended three times and then decorated for bravery.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck