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“You talk so much about my president, President Trump, being a humanitarian. You are a humanitarian also, sir, and I salute that. I commend you.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 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

“We commend their heroic actions, which we believe helped drive the suspect away from the scene and prevent further casualties,” the department wrote in a statement on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 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 Sun also leads on the tributes at Old Trafford and commends PC Blades's sons as "brave lads".

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

There is an amiability to Mr. Dale’s voice, though, that commends him both to the ear and to the material.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025

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

Glenn Whipp also commends him for “capturing the writer’s tragic flaws and winning charm.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2024

He seems to have had several children, for he commends his young children to the care of the Town Council during his absence at the war in 1547.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola

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

Several reviewers in Spain commended their approach as a breath of fresh air.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 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

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

While carefully working his scissors, Abu Qazem commended Basel for his courage in enduring the pain of this ancient ritual.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat

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

Normally primary candidates postpone commending their opponents until after they’ve either won or lost; Mr. Youngkin expresses his before the contest has started.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

Organizations like the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston have also sent out emails to their membership commending the commission.

From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 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