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commend

[kuh-mend] / kəˈmɛnd /




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"Everything has been free and I want to commend the Kano government for this scheme because without it, many couldn't have afforded to marry due to the high cost of living."

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

“We commend their heroic actions, which we believe helped drive the suspect away from the scene and prevent further casualties,” the department wrote in a statement on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

“We are grateful that the family is safe and commend our officers for their swift response,” the department said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2026

Consequently, any attempt to commend the ascetic practices of one religion to the other is fruitless.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 25, 2026

My father, a Confucian of high order, would commend me for finally honoring that which is wholly evident.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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

All of them are at perfect liberty to follow the course that commends itself to their own minds.

From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by William Garden Blaikie

Von der Leyen commended Sanchez on the "swift handling" of the crisis that saw tens of thousands of people stream into Ceuta from Morocco -- almost all of whom have since left.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

He commended his officials for undertaking work "in the face of significant physical and mental challenge".

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Last month, President Lee Jae Myung commended Chey during the unveiling of a landmark AI investment plan, calling him and Samsung chairman JY Lee "Heroes of Korean People."

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Danielle Allen is to be commended for her own act of resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

All of the other coaches clapped for me, patted me on the back, and commended me on my skills.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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

Around a week later while speaking to steelworkers in Georgia, Trump praised the PC maker’s chief executive, commending Michael Dell and his wife for jump-starting the ‘Trump Accounts’ program.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Organizations like the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston have also sent out emails to their membership commending the commission.

From Salon Nov. 30, 2025

While commending the fact that these issues are finally being treated seriously, Mr Fotheringham believes it will take years to drag Australia out of a housing crisis that has been building for decades.

From BBC Apr. 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




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