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Consequently, any attempt to commend the ascetic practices of one religion to the other is fruitless.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
The justice secretary told BBC Scotland News she wanted to commend Lisa "for her courage and her campaign for change".
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 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
We believe that this is the labor secretary’s first appearance in the Surge, and, regrettably, it’s not to commend her on great achievements in the field of labor.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
For this reason I cannot commend this account as an America that you will find.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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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
She commends his dedication and will to sustain his operations almost single-handedly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2024
His narrative never stands out in that "dry light" which Bacon so commends, the light of undistorted and clear Truth.
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin
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
Danielle Allen is to be commended for her own act of resistance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The judge also commended the "bravery" of Phillip Morgan, as well as the actions of other people.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
In her update, Bode commended Southern Airways for its handling of the situation since the initial incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 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
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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
Mahmoud offered her condolences to the victims while commending the swift response from local emergency services before adding she will "do whatever it takes" to keep the Jewish community safe.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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
At just 21, Brown's post has been viewed millions of times across platforms like X and Instagram, with countless people online commending the actress for speaking up.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 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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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I've Been to the Mountaintop" (1968)
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Much Ado About Nothing
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