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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

While controversy surrounds the embarrassingly blurry line between college football and the National Football League, our culture needs to take a moment to commend and steward the glorious tradition of high-school football.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

“We commend Governor Newsom for his leadership in making this much needed change a reality.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

And even where something appears merely decorative—a run of alliteration or a mellifluously turned sentence—it serves to commend the speech more easily to memory, and to give pleasure to the audience.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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

"More generally, the SNP welcomes the verdict against Mr Linden and commends the bravery of the individuals who came forward and shared their experiences with the police."

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 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

And Barnes, who directed Episodes 4 through 6, commends her capacity to be present for her fellow actors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025

And he chooses 'twixt death from the foemen's hand, Or death where the deep waves roll; Then he boldly rides up to that rocky strand, And commends to the Lord his soul!

From In the Saddle A Collection of Poems on Horseback-Riding by Various

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

While declining to endorse Bass, Caruso commended the mayor by saying “she’s done her work, and she’s worked with the team, and I compliment this.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

He also commended the "bravery" of the victim coming forward and said she was a "survivor".

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 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

He has tried to walk a tightrope, commending citizens for exercising their right to protest but urging them not to “take the bait” by crossing into violence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2025

On social media, Zanu-PF accounts have been lavishing him in praise, commending his philanthropy.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 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