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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
Clips of bioluminescent algae and a tiny sea slug were among the highly commended.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
And then on that day when the cousin had commended the country wife and laughed at the city wife, that had passed which could not be forgiven.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
