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to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commends
Miss Manners commends it as better than the usual aggressive-aggressive behavior — and more effective.
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Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts.
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David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.
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Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.
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Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
Michael Pollan 60 Minutes Pollan commends Kennedy for shining a light on ultraprocessed foods.
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Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Ogilvie commends Randhawa for his proactive approach to bringing back Old Sugar Mill.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Clayton commends Salley’s vulnerability and offers her a rose to stay on her season.
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Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 Jan. 2026
Rider commends his acting teacher, Tony Greco, and his coach, Latarsha Rose, for the character work.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts.
—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.
—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.
—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
Michael Pollan 60 Minutes Pollan commends Kennedy for shining a light on ultraprocessed foods.
—
Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Ogilvie commends Randhawa for his proactive approach to bringing back Old Sugar Mill.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Clayton commends Salley’s vulnerability and offers her a rose to stay on her season.
—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 Jan. 2026
Rider commends his acting teacher, Tony Greco, and his coach, Latarsha Rose, for the character work.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commends
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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And Curry entrusts his considerable talent to Kerr, who can look at his star point guard and just about diagnose his disposition.
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The host of the massacre is the powerful tycoon Chester Danforth (filmmaker David Cronenberg), a hotel and casino impresario, who entrusts the actual event planning to his adult children, twins Ursula and Titus (Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy).
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For my own hat, Adams hands the shaping over to Ryan McBride, a fellow manager who has worked alongside him for most of Adam's tenure.
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Suffering from a broken rib and sinus infection, Remco Evenepoel hands his bidon to a child on the roadside and dismounts his bike.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends seeking out shady areas both outdoors and indoors, away from direct sunlight.
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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The jet will fly over the National Mall alongside the Defense Department’s most impressive equipment on Saturday, before the president delivers a speech in what is forecast to be a blistering heat wave.
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Sensate delivers low-frequency vibrations and audio to the chest, marketed around the vagus nerve.
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The memo delegates the Defense Secretary to use the Defense Production Act, which can be used to jumpstart production of key items.
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According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.
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Using a straw or finger, the consumer transfers a drop of their beverage onto the jewelry’s detection zone.
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However, Sanders insists that his legislation transfers a fair amount of wealth while critically ensuring that AI benefits humanity.
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