commendable

Example Sentences

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The tabulation — which can last weeks past election day — is the product, in large part, of a commendable objective: Encouraging as many people as possible to vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

So it is commendable that the Detroit Institute of Arts is now giving more prominence to its collection of African-American art, which it began collecting in the 1940s, many years before others did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Not that the PA is a thoroughly commendable organization.

From Slate • Sep. 3, 2025

Vantara was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March this year, who called the effort "truly commendable", while sharing glimpses of his visit on X.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

“A very commendable ambition, young man,” said a small voice from across the cell.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster