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[kuh-mend] / kəˈmɛnd /




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"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

"I commend the effort, professionalism, and integrity shown by referee Omar," Mohamud said.

From BBC Jun. 9, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 13, 2026

Answer: First, let me commend you on your interest in following Islamic precepts in your life.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

"More generally, the SNP welcomes the verdict against Mr Linden and commends the bravery of the individuals who came forward and shared their experiences with the police."

From BBC Apr. 1, 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

She commends his dedication and will to sustain his operations almost single-handedly.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2024

Mill, principles of sensational philosophy stated by, 205; article on Coleridge, 206; work on logic quoted, 208; commends Taine's work, 212.

From Transcendentalism in New England A History by Octavius Brooks Frothingham

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

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

Last month, President Lee Jae Myung commended Chey during the unveiling of a landmark AI investment plan, calling him and Samsung chairman JY Lee "Heroes of Korean People."

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Indeed he was commended three times and then decorated for bravery.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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

He has tried to walk a tightrope, commending citizens for exercising their right to protest but urging them not to “take the bait” by crossing into violence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 10, 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




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