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Her former regiment highlighted her bravery when attending to an overturned vehicle in the Falklands that left multiple Welsh Guards injured – which won her a commendation award.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Any others, beside your demonstrating dinos, who deserve commendation?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 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

“I am not a fool,” I said, speaking in a low voice, pleased by the commendation in his eyes, a little hurt by it as well.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya