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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

But she also commended "a group of really intimate, and personal films" including "Hamnet", "I Swear" and "Sentimental Value".

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

While carefully working his scissors, Abu Qazem commended Basel for his courage in enduring the pain of this ancient ritual.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat