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UN Secretary General António Guterres commended the role of the US in facilitating the ceasefire, and urged all parties to "fully respect" and "comply with international law at all times".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who had sharply criticized the flag’s removal, commended news of the agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

A few commended Chait personally but said he had fallen short in managing school safety issues — which were under his jurisdiction in his immediate previous role as chief of operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

"Her actions that day were nothing short of outstanding, and she was rightly commended for her courage and professionalism."

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

And then on that day when the cousin had commended the country wife and laughed at the city wife, that had passed which could not be forgiven.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck