commendation
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That remarkable level of discipline should have gotten John a commendation.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Roberts-Smith stepped back from active duties at the end of 2012, and formally left the ADF in 2015, shortly after receiving a commendation for Distinguished Service.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
The jurists are hardly due a commendation, since their previous ruling on the question was reversed 9-0 by the Supreme Court this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Det Insp David Llewellin, from West Mercia Police, went out to Thailand to run the operation, later receiving a commendation for his efforts.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2024
He easily could have turned Luke in, and gotten praise and another commendation ceremony.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The service-member plaintiffs collectively had more than 130 years of military service and more than 80 commendations.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Tietjens was awarded several commendations during his career, including a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and an Iraq campaign medal, according to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
She said Mr Berrill, who has received two police commendations, was in the group for about two-and-a-half months and had sent 90 messages out of thousands.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
Inside, the walls were filled with commendations and newspaper clippings celebrating Ramos’ good works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2025
William went to work beside Jonet like a little man, helped in seed-time and harvest, and won commendations from Ales and Evan.
From The Making of William Edwards or The Story of the Bridge of Beauty by Mrs. G. Linnaeus Banks
Vocabulary lists containing commendation
Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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