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Example Sentences
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“I have to commend you two on all your extra practice. It will come in handy one day, I’m sure.”
From Literature
"We were 40-50 runs short. Must commend the guys in the bottom half for giving us a chance."
From Barron's
In a statement, her brother Josh Wilde described her as "strength wrapped in softness", while her former regiment commended her "tireless care for others".
From BBC
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.
I commend them for recognizing him — they gotta give it to one of us, and he deserves it.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
