Stan received a commendation for bravery. From LearnThat.org.
Oh wait -- it's not a commendation from the vice president. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing] Reference
This commendation is more humble, but it is more solid and sincere, than the praises of. From Wordnik.com. [The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire] Reference
Just commendation is a good preface to a just reprehension, will help to remove prejudices, and will show that the reproof comes not from ill will. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon)] Reference
Slave Trade Treaty Bill, saying a few words in commendation of the conduct of the American Government in entering into the convention which the bill legalised. —. From Wordnik.com. [Imperial Parliament] Reference
But she lived straight, and no breath was ever raised save in commendation. From Wordnik.com. [The Story of Jees Uck] Reference
“The commendation was a glowing review of my service aboard this vessel,” Shelby said. From Wordnik.com. [No Limits] Reference
Goethe was so apt to discover something good in poems which others dismissed as wholly worthless, that it was said of him, "his commendation is a brevet of mediocrity.". From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866] Reference
"I was expecting work to give me some kind of commendation," said Bruley, 24. From Wordnik.com. ["Well done sir. You're Fired!"] Reference
This 'commendation' was furthered by the fact that during the long-drawn out conquest of. From Wordnik.com. [A Short History of English Agriculture] Reference
In December 2008, The Cancer Care Center was also recognized with a 'commendation' award from the CoC. From Wordnik.com. [battlecreekenquirer.com -] Reference
Masefield, the seaman poet, disposes of the King's ships in a veiled, almost shy, commendation which is worthy of the Silent Service. From Wordnik.com. [The Navy] Reference
I ventured commendation for this pilot's exploits. From Wordnik.com. [Some Naval Yarns] Reference
She carried a commendation from the Dean of No University. From Wordnik.com. [A Paper that Changes Things] Reference
Such a grouping of subject matter is in itself a commendation. From Wordnik.com. [Questionable Amusements and Worthy Substitutes] Reference
Lieutenant Browning did win a lesser commendation, an air medal. From Wordnik.com. [The Last Days Of Saigon] Reference
Or do we need (as some do) epistles of commendation to you, or from you?. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 54: 2 Corinthians The Challoner Revision] Reference
Is the fairer commendation of an inn, above the fair sign, or fair lodgings. From Wordnik.com. [Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters] Reference
Not less worthy of commendation is the generosity of Catholics in this matter. From Wordnik.com. [Donahoe's Magazine, Volume 15, No. 2, February 1886] Reference
Axelrod's rejection was as quick as the original commendation of Shirley Sherrod. From Wordnik.com. [John A. Powell: Racial Aspects of Economy are Significant for White House to Address] Reference
Or need we, as some, letters of commendation to you, or of commendation from you?. From Wordnik.com. [The New Testament of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The common English version, corrected by the final committee of the American Bible Union.] Reference
I feel very much gratified at receiving the handsome commendation you pay my army. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
His commendation is, that he never looks upon book; and indeed he was never used to it. From Wordnik.com. [Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters] Reference
The exhibit of this drawing work was remarkably fine, and elicited hearty commendation. From Wordnik.com. [The American Missionary — Volume 48, No. 7, July, 1894] Reference
Says Doug Williams, field manager: "Customers like it so much, we gave her a commendation.". From Wordnik.com. [Token Wisdom] Reference
The promptitude of his movements and his gallantry should entitle him to the commendation of his country. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
With petty vindictiveness, he withdrew a special Justice Department commendation awarded the two prosecutors. From Wordnik.com. [Growing Up Giuliani] Reference
Whether their doctrine may be called philosophical in a sense implying commendation is matter for discussion. From Wordnik.com. [A Handbook of Ethical Theory] Reference
Dietz, along with two comrades, was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross — a commendation second only to the Medal of Honor. From Wordnik.com. [A New Controversy in the Shadow of Columbine] Reference
And these are the particulars of the Lacedaemonian, the Cretan, and the Carthaginian governments which seem worthy of commendation. From Wordnik.com. [Politics: A Treatise on Government] Reference
I was always convinced that Curtis was deserving of the highest commendation, not only for the skill displayed on the field, but for. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
Languishing in obscurity, he saw and seized his opportunity, and rushed into print in defense of the Judge and in commendation of the. From Wordnik.com. [Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War] Reference
If any reader feels disposed to write me, either briefly or more at length, and whether in criticism or commendation, I shall be glad. From Wordnik.com. [Love's Final Victory] Reference
I fear your commendation will resemble too rich a frame to a poor picture, and make all more dingy by the glow of the genuine gold. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847] Reference
The National Arthritis Foundation has given an "Ease of Use" commendation to Fiskars for its PowerGear line of ergonomic pruning tools. From Wordnik.com. [Gardening tools to help keep you active] Reference
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