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commendation

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


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The pair visited the force's headquarters in Hindlip, Worcestershire, on Wednesday where he was presented with a Chief Constable's Commendation award.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Betzold received several awards during his tenure, including the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

His “ribbon rack” includes the Army Achievement Medal, which again indicates competence, but falls short of the more impressive Army Commendation Medal.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2023

Schulz, who was awarded the Commendation for Gallantry for his service in Afghanistan, is the first former or serving Australian Defense Force member to face a war crime charge of murder under domestic law.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023

Commendation, on the other hand, may have had a Gallic or Celtic origin, and an analogy only with the Roman clientship.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)




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