commendation
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That remarkable level of discipline should have gotten John a commendation.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Judge Levett issued the investigating the team a formal commendation for its work on the case.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The Visalia Unified School District’s public board meeting in March was a festive and upbeat affair with a performance by a student chamber music group and a commendation for a high school cheer squad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
The jurists are hardly due a commendation, since their previous ruling on the question was reversed 9-0 by the Supreme Court this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
But her commendation, though costing her some trouble, could by no means satisfy Mr. Collins, and he was very soon obliged to take her ladyship’s praise into his own hands.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
The service-member plaintiffs collectively had more than 130 years of military service and more than 80 commendations.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Tietjens was awarded several commendations during his career, including a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and an Iraq campaign medal, according to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Inside, the walls were filled with commendations and newspaper clippings celebrating Ramos’ good works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2025
The annual amateur competition attracted more than 700 entries from 34 countries, with a total of 24 images receiving commendations this year.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2023
A flood of telegrams and letters, inquiries and enthusiastic commendations, suddenly burst upon Sendlingen.
From The Chief Justice A Novel by Karl Emil Franzos
Vocabulary lists containing commendation
Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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