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[kuh-mend] / kəˈmɛnd /




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“Their resiliency is so pronounced; it’s special. You’ve been brave and we commend you,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

“We commend their heroic actions, which we believe helped drive the suspect away from the scene and prevent further casualties,” the department wrote in a statement on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

“We commend Governor Newsom for his leadership in making this much needed change a reality.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

"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 him in his own right, for he is the co-architect of a great and noble experiment.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2024

The aspect of that government which results from this view of the subject commends itself to the reason and conscience of the intelligent universe.

From Doctrine of the Will by Asa Mahan

I have some doubts whether livestreaming the execution is advisable, but Mr. Hegseth should be commended for his honesty, and for showing Mr. Hasan mercy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

I commended Hilton for his cheery, aspirational messaging, which is what Latinos want to hear.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Rodriguez has been a vocal advocate for placing the cameras across Texas and has commended their use in Laredo and elsewhere for allowing a new approach to detecting crime.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

Clips of bioluminescent algae and a tiny sea slug were among the highly commended.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

He had talked to her not with his voice, but with his ears, eyes, and lips; and he had even commended her with a wag of his tail.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

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

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

On social media, Zanu-PF accounts have been lavishing him in praise, commending his philanthropy.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2025

The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement commending the protesters for their cooperation and peacefulness, which led to a demonstration "without incident."

From Salon ● Jun. 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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