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“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

"Everything has been free and I want to commend the Kano government for this scheme because without it, many couldn't have afforded to marry due to the high cost of living."

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

"They risked their safety in a very dangerous and very volatile situation - I commend them for their dedication to duty."

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

Consequently, any attempt to commend the ascetic practices of one religion to the other is fruitless.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

“I have to commend you two on all your extra practice. It will come in handy one day, I’m sure.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2024

From her who commends herself to you, and is willing to render any good offices in return.

From Famous European Artists by Sarah K. Bolton

Last year, a beauty pageant contestant was commended for standing up to a group of men who tried to bully her and other contestants over the skirts and western dresses they were wearing.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

However the EU Commission has commended Spain's "swift response" to the crisis, which has included deploying armed forces to Ceuta and its other territory on the north African coast, Melilla.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Vince Miller, an attorney representing Garrido, commended the Sheriff’s Department for doing “the right thing” in this case.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Von der Leyen commended Sanchez on the "swift handling" of the crisis that saw tens of thousands of people stream into Ceuta from Morocco -- almost all of whom have since left.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

I commended these three men as individuals, not as representatives of the court or of the state or even of their race, but as exemplars of human decency under adversity.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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

"No doubt this would have been a very terrifying incident for the passengers," he said, while commending the "bravery" of those who had overpowered the suspect.

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025

Before commending himself to his destiny, however, the astronaut implored the engineers to execute one more check: a review of the orbital trajectory that had been generated by the IBM 7090 computer.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly