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commend

[kuh-mend] / kəˈmɛnd /




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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

“Their resiliency is so pronounced; it’s special. You’ve been brave and we commend you,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

"I commend Police Scotland's actions to maintain order and people will be brought to justice," he added.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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

The cases taken by these seat-of-the-pants sleuths are not always cloak-and-dagger—a potential client of their fledgling detective agency commends them at one point for having found someone else’s lost dog.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

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

He says that whilst he commends Rothman's "clever handle" and the cinephile in him values the biopics' "bold statement about the value of cinemas and communal viewing," market realities present cautionary signs.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025

She commends his dedication and will to sustain his operations almost single-handedly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2024

The apostle commends Tychicus in language identical in the two letters, except that in Colossians “fellow-servant” is added to the honourable designations of “beloved brother and faithful minister,” under which he is here introduced.

From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by G. G. Findlay

Helen Crawford is to be much commended for directing this staging.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

"The board of directors commended the very good operational performance of all business segments which enabled the company to capture higher market prices," the company said in its earnings statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Kane's humility has seen him described as an 'anti-superstar' and his achievement has been commended both inside and outside the football world.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

During his first two years as the Lakers coach, Redick admired Williams’ intent on the defensive end from afar and commended the forward’s willingness to defend other teams’ star players.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Indeed he was commended three times and then decorated for bravery.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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

Gen. Rob Bonta said in a written statement commending the ruling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2025

Mahmoud offered her condolences to the victims while commending the swift response from local emergency services before adding she will "do whatever it takes" to keep the Jewish community safe.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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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