was commending
- past progressive of commend.
Example Sentences
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Even a half century ago, in her brilliant book, “The Coming of Age,” Simone de Beauvoir was commending a long life of perpetual action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
He was commending the army for minding its own business—not "butting in" and trying to ruin business the way some other departments of the Government did.
From The Visioning by Glaspell, Susan
I suppose he was commending Terry to their favour.
He heard a whisper—Father Pat was commending this scout he loved to the mercy of a higher power.
From The Rich Little Poor Boy by Gates, Eleanor
He was commending enthusiastically and Ann quite pranced under his enthusiasm.
From The Visioning by Glaspell, Susan
