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commendation

[kom-uhn-dey-shuhn] / ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən /


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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

There was one nice moment when Guardiola showed a delicate touch to control a ball out of play, and Amorim touched his hand as a sign of commendation.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

He easily could have turned Luke in, and gotten praise and another commendation ceremony.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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