commendation

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The jurists are hardly due a commendation, since their previous ruling on the question was reversed 9-0 by the Supreme Court this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

The service will end with prayers for Pope Francis and a final commendation - a concluding prayer where the Pope will be formally entrusted to God.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Det Insp David Llewellin, from West Mercia Police, went out to Thailand to run the operation, later receiving a commendation for his efforts.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

Absent any activity, his shop stands frozen in time: a commendation from the city and a photograph of his father on the wall, racks of shoe polish, laces and an empty gumball machine.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

I brought up every miserable commendation and award I’d won since the eighth grade.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt