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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

The service will end with prayers for Pope Francis and a final commendation - a concluding prayer where the Pope will be formally entrusted to God.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

He had also received a letter of commendation from police in Edinburgh after rescuing an American tourist who became stranded on Arthur's Seat.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

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

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix