commend
verb (used with object)
to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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A few National Football League scouts have been commending him to the U.S.F.L. or Canada.
From Time Magazine Archive
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