Commending

CNN has a crush on Palin commending her earlier for having TWO speaking engagements in the next year. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Most High and honoured the Captain commending his care and zeal and advancing him in rank. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It is a great encouragement to us, in commending the disciples to the Lord, that we can say, "It is he in whom they believed; we commit to him those who have committed themselves to him, and who know they have believed in one who is able to keep what they and we have committed to him against that day," 2 Tim. i. ❋ Unknown (1721)

The apostle never flattered his friends, but he took pleasure in commending them, and speaking well of them, to the glory of God and for the excitement and encouragement of others. ❋ Unknown (1721)

I believe on these very pages I once said a few words of praise for the American garbage disposal, and I clearly recall commending our local post office for providing me with a free doughnut on Customer Appreciation Day. ❋ Bryson, Bill (1999)

The art would be to carry it, if possible, to some indirect flattery; such as commending those virtues in some other person, in which that prince either thinks he does, or at least would be thought by others to excel. ❋ Unknown (2005)

As to the special form of this duty, there are two words wherein it is expressed, and both of the same import: for in one place it is rendered, "commending;" in another, "committing," Luke xxiii. 46, and ❋ 1616-1683 (1968)

And he said not appearing, but "commending," that is ` proving. ' ❋ Editor (1889)

Honestly, I wish I could be commending Marvel for this. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The women's group followed up Wednesday with a statement denouncing the Brown campaign's use of the word and calling on him to fire any future staffer who was heard using such language, but commending his subsequent apology and reaffirming their support for his candidacy. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

He called James "the right man" to be running the club, commending him for maintaining the "soul" of the place. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Earlier this season we've seen Percy (Xander Berkeley) support Alex (Lyndsy Fonseca), commending her work and deciding not to "terminate" her despite Amanda's recommendation. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Comparisons between Mr. Strauss-Kahn's case and Mr. Berlusconi's trial abound, with editorialists widely commending the U.S. justice system's thus-far swift handling of the case. ❋ Santiago Perez (2011)

Norwegian Justice Minister Knut Storberget praised the police after meeting with officials Tuesday, commending their bravery and efforts after Friday's attacks, the worst peacetime atrocity in Norway. ❋ Niclas Rolander (2011)

When I wrote back to Lyle commending him on the impressive performance I had to ask what the heck did I just watch? ❋ Joseph Vella (2011)

WSJ's Neil King joins the News Hub to discuss results in the New Hampshire primary, in which Mitt Romney claimed a commending win, as well as upcoming races. ❋ Naftali Bendavid (2012)

The hearing has generated weeks of arguments over its purpose and implications, with critics comparing it to a McCarthy-style witch hunt and supporters commending the congressman for raising the issue. ❋ Devlin Barrett (2011)

(1) Wow I [commend] you for [your amazing] PvP skillz! (2) "I commend you for your appearance." "Thanks Man!" "Not that commend dumbass [you're ugly] as shit" ❋ EYEofFIRE10 (2018)

" I would like to commendate ya'll for coming to this [intervention] even though we are [alll] going to have a couple of drinks afterwards..." said [Berry]. Jerry wants to commedate you for bringing that stuff over to the party. ❋ Jeffersonson (2019)

[Joelle's] word [substitution] for commendable was [the cat's pajamas]! ❋ Mensreyah (2014)