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is commending
  • present progressive of commend (3rd person singular).

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Bethenny Frankel is commending Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for staying behind in Ukraine and vowing to defend his country amid Russia's invasion.

From Fox News • Feb. 26, 2022

Rob Schneider is commending police officers for coming to his aid after his car broke down.

From Fox News • Dec. 29, 2021

He is commending Chapman for his bravery and for having helped save more than 20 American service members.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2018

Amos Nyaka, the society’s president, is commending health workers for continuing to serve communities despite the risk to their lives and property.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2017

Day by day Christianity is commending itself to the people in a thousand ways.

From India's Problem, Krishna or Christ by Jones, John P. (John Peter)