commendable
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His counsel is always opportune: “To live peacefully with those that are harsh and perverse, or disorderly, or such as oppose us, is a great grace, and highly commendable and manly.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Instead, the fight the tourists showed early on Saturday was commendable.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
It’s honestly surprising and commendable how she was able to keep her life private, and I’m happy for her.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
Not that the PA is a thoroughly commendable organization.
From Slate • Sep. 3, 2025
“A very commendable ambition, young man,” said a small voice from across the cell.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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