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“We need more people to talk about this and not stay quiet. Kacey is coming from another community and stepping up, I mean, that’s big, man. That’s huge.  I commend her for that,” said Muñoz.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

We commend Mary Marslender for her dedicated advocacy on behalf of patients with disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

"I commend the effort, professionalism, and integrity shown by referee Omar," Mohamud said.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

“The fact that you cannot come out of hunting feeling unambiguously good about it,” Mr. Pollan once wrote in an essay, “is perhaps what should commend the practice” to meat eaters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

“Fadi jaan, I commend you for your desire to find Mariam,” said Habib softly.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

There is an amiability to Mr. Dale’s voice, though, that commends him both to the ear and to the material.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025

In a statement, the management said it "welcomes the release of its editor and commends the courtesy, professionalism, and attentiveness demonstrated by investigators throughout the process".

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025

"The National Police Service condemns this heinous act and commends the officers for their swift response, which prevented further harm," police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025

Glenn Whipp also commends him for “capturing the writer’s tragic flaws and winning charm.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2024

Tyndall commends Emerson as "a poet and a profoundly religious man, who is really and entirely undaunted by the discoveries of science, past, present, or prospective."

From Transcendentalism in New England A History by Octavius Brooks Frothingham

I have some doubts whether livestreaming the execution is advisable, but Mr. Hegseth should be commended for his honesty, and for showing Mr. Hasan mercy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

I commended Hilton for his cheery, aspirational messaging, which is what Latinos want to hear.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Rodriguez has been a vocal advocate for placing the cameras across Texas and has commended their use in Laredo and elsewhere for allowing a new approach to detecting crime.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

An exhibition of the winning and highly commended images will be on display at the National Maritime Museum, London from 18 September.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

He commended some of us who were his first generals.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

During Sharaa's last visit in January, Putin said "much has been accomplished in terms of restoring our interstate relations", commending Sharaa for his "efforts to restore Syria's territorial integrity".

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

Normally primary candidates postpone commending their opponents until after they’ve either won or lost; Mr. Youngkin expresses his before the contest has started.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

He even shouted out Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day, commending the “steadfast devotion to Mary that originated in the heart of Mexico.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025

The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement commending the protesters for their cooperation and peacefulness, which led to a demonstration "without incident."

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2025

“Officer Delinko, you’re back on the road, effective immediately. In addition, the sergeant has written a letter commending the outstanding job you did in capturing our suspect. This will become part of your permanent file.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen