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He said the government, which has been coming under fierce criticism for the widespread insecurity across Nigeria, commended the troops.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who had sharply criticized the flag’s removal, commended news of the agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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