commendation

Example Sentences

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College admissions experts said the commendation delay would probably have no effect on the admissions or financial aid prospects of any high school student.

From Washington Post

Some parents said the delayed notifications could have affected students’ college or scholarship applications, and other parents and activists alleged the district chose to withhold the commendations to downplay individual achievement in favor of equity.

From Seattle Times

He was highly decorated, receiving numerous commendations, including the Navy Cross — the second-highest medal for valor awarded by the Navy and Marines.

From Washington Post

The Pearl Harbor National Memorial said Holder was awarded two distinguished flying cross medals, six air medals, a presidential citation and six commendation medals in his Navy career before being honorably discharged in 1948.

From Seattle Times

Weisbaum still has one of the pens the governor used to sign the bill into law, a commendation for his investigative reporting that helped kick-start the legislation.

From Seattle Times