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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

Sayers commended the philosopher for anticipating “the great modern theory of fair-play” that defined these works: The author must present all the clues necessary for solving the mystery while misleading the reader about their import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Experts commended the effort as one of the most comprehensive post-fire school remediations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

He had talked to her not with his voice, but with his ears, eyes, and lips; and he had even commended her with a wag of his tail.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George