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

It was, I felt sure, no "grocer's port" that she was commending.

From Jonah and Co. by Yates, Dornford

He was commending enthusiastically and Ann quite pranced under his enthusiasm.

From The Visioning by Glaspell, Susan

"There is more to her than I supposed," said he one day to 'Lena, who was commending him for his improved manner.

From 'Lena Rivers by Holmes, Mary Jane

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