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commendation

[kom-uhn-dey-shuhn] / ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən /


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Adrian helped many more in the hours that followed - and in 2009 received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

Betzold received several awards during his tenure, including the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

His “ribbon rack” includes the Army Achievement Medal, which again indicates competence, but falls short of the more impressive Army Commendation Medal.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2023

A spokesperson for Fairfax County Public Schools denied a “deliberate intent” to withhold the Merit Commendation information.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2023

Indeed I am better acquainted with the Ground, than I am with my Books; but that's but a small Commendation.

From Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. by Erasmus, Desiderius




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