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In another statement Monday, Macron said he commended President Trump during a phone call Sunday night for his “commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The judge also commended the "bravery" of Phillip Morgan, as well as the actions of other people.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers commended the students for objecting “in a manner that reflects the importance of civic engagement and respectful discourse.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Smith said the Comic Relief commission was "instantly very exciting" and commended the radio presenter for a "brilliant" achievement.

From BBC • May 6, 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