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A van driver who gave a lift to an armed police officer has been commended for helping catch a fleeing suspect.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers commended the students for objecting “in a manner that reflects the importance of civic engagement and respectful discourse.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Speaking outside court, Det Con Elle MacLeod from Gloucestershire Police commended the victim for her bravery in coming forward and for the way she "fearlessly gave evidence" in front of the jury.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Tycho had commended Mars to Kepler because its apparent motion seemed most anomalous, most difficult to reconcile with an orbit made of circles.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan