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Example Sentences
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The minister commended the UFU on their "respectful, sustained and successful engagement with the UK government".
From BBC
The director also commended Wētā’s facial capture animation team for achieving a new level of photorealism, thanks in large measure to more realistic muscle and skin movement.
From Los Angeles Times
"Our lifeguards show selflessness every day in keeping our world-famous beaches safe for surfers and swimmers, but what we saw on Sunday night should be commended and celebrated," he said.
From Barron's
"I commend the jury for seeing through this act," he added.
From BBC
There is an amiability to Mr. Dale’s voice, though, that commends him both to the ear and to the material.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.