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commendable

[kuh-men-duh-buhl] / kəˈmɛn də bəl /


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Her restraint is the commendable trait on which the women hang their devotion.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

"What the young people did was commendable," he told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

It is commendable that Kimmich and others want to take the blame for the early exit.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas so far looks to be doing a commendable job restoring stability and certainty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Positive words and phrases included generously, public-spirited, wise, beneficial, commendable, carefully researched, useful, honorable, good.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements




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