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[kuh-mend] / kəˈmɛnd /




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"So, I really commend the victims in this case for their courage and their fortitude," she told Evening Extra.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

“The fact that you cannot come out of hunting feeling unambiguously good about it,” Mr. Pollan once wrote in an essay, “is perhaps what should commend the practice” to meat eaters.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

“We commend the EPA for their commitment to reevaluating these policies.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 13, 2026

"We were 40-50 runs short. Must commend the guys in the bottom half for giving us a chance."

From Barron's Feb. 26, 2026

“Sirs, while I would liefer commend the nobility of restraint, here must I endorse rather the vigor of lively opposition, lest, peradventure, we find that inaction is in itself the occasion of profligacy.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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

Zoe Delahunty-Light, a video producer at website Eurogamer, commends The Sims for making "great strides" with diversity and working with creators to build authentic representation into the game.

From BBC Feb. 3, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2024

Scripture also commends the man ‘who swears unto his neighbour and disappoints him not.’

From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.

At Birmingham Children's Hospital he commended the work of the WellChild charity, of which he is a patron, and which works with children with complex medical needs and supports their families.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

A van driver who gave a lift to an armed police officer has been commended for helping catch a fleeing suspect.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Danielle Allen is to be commended for her own act of resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

In another statement Monday, Macron said he commended President Trump during a phone call Sunday night for his “commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

All of the other coaches clapped for me, patted me on the back, and commended me on my skills.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Even a half century ago, in her brilliant book, “The Coming of Age,” Simone de Beauvoir was commending a long life of perpetual action.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 9, 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

This leaves us torn between wanting to make jokes about her for not knowing this was in the bill or commending her for owning up to it and appropriately criticizing it.

From Slate Jun. 7, 2025

While commending the fact that these issues are finally being treated seriously, Mr Fotheringham believes it will take years to drag Australia out of a housing crisis that has been building for decades.

From BBC Apr. 11, 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




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