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Example sentences for "commendation"

Lexicographically close words:
commences; commencing; commend; commendable; commendably; commendations; commendator; commendatory; commende; commended
  1. Their course has received the commendation of the German Government, and has wounded no susceptibility of the French.

  2. As a potent influence toward peace the outcome of the Puerto Rican expedition was of great consequence, and generous commendation is due to those who participated in it.

  3. When acting in cooperation with the land forces, the naval officers and men have performed gallant and distinguished services on land as well as on water, and deserve the high commendation of the country.

  4. There is ground for high commendation of the officers and men for the coolness and intrepidity and perfect submission to discipline evinced under the most trying circumstances.

  5. That was all the commendation March wanted or needed, though he wasn’t dismayed later when he got the Navy Cross and his promotion to full lieutenant.

  6. What pleased March most of all after this experience—even more than the pleasant commendation of the executive officer—was the word spoken to him by Scott, the radioman.

  7. Jones has pluck, Major, and he deserves some commendation from those into whose command he is going.

  8. He has a friend at home whose commendation is more to him even than yours, and you will see his object is to rise.

  9. In one battle alone, that of Belleau Wood, the citation lists bear the names of fully 500 United States marines who so distinguished themselves in battle as to call forth the official commendation of their superior officers.

  10. Our airmen have already won great commendation from the British Admiralty and aerial commanders.

  11. A plan of practical benevolence has likewise been formed and matured by Officer McWatters in the Masonic Fraternity, and has won the commendation of some of the highest officials in that organization.

  12. She takes her place beside the Gentile centurion as the two recipients of commendation from Him for the greatness of their faith.

  13. The two faithful servants present their balance-sheet in identical words, and receive the same commendation and reward.

  14. His heart glows with pleasure, and His commendation is musical with the utterance of His own joy in His servants.

  15. I am sorry I can by no means give any commendation to the hasty step you took about him.

  16. I am almost afraid it will make my commendation of this really handsome action look interested, when I add, that he has obliged me in the same way by making Mr. Mann his clothier, before I had time to apply for it.

  17. The Renaissance traveller had little commendation for a land that was not fruitful, rich with grains and orchards.

  18. Now what Account the Wits of that Age had of him, you shall hear from two of his own Profession in Commendation of two of his Plays; and first those of Mr. James Shirley on his Comedy the Jovial Crew.

  19. The conduct of the ROYAL SCOTS in this service was spoken of in terms of commendation in detachment orders.

  20. But his commendation is meant to pave the way for his folly--to prepare them to suffer him the more readily.

  21. His commendation of their patience is in reality reproof, blows and wounds for the false teachers.

  22. Such conversation as one may hear would not warrant a commendation of the scene upon intellectual grounds.

  23. She drew to herself commendation from her two admirers which she had not earned.

  24. We do nothing which is either a commendation of the sin, or a persuading to it, or any true cause either physical or moral; but only an occasion.

  25. But on the contrary, it is God's honour to work by adapted means; and all their honour is truly his; as all the commendation of a clock or watch is given to the workman.

  26. He must be exceedingly skilful in smoothing and oiling every word, and making it more like to a commendation or flattery, than a reproof, that will escape their indignation.

  27. But you may see it is meet that obedience should have some trial by difficulties and opposition, before it have its commendation and reward.

  28. Herod loveth to hear in commendation of his oration, "It is the voice of a god, and not of a man," Acts xi.

  29. She knew it was in commendation of her to his care, and an endeavour to impress him with a sense of the kind of protection she would require, and she kept out of earshot.

  30. If I break off abruptly here, I hope everybody will understand that it is to avoid a commendation which, as it is your due, would be most easy for me to pay, and too troublesome for you to receive.

  31. The skilful handling and gallant firing of the Gloucester excited the admiration of every one who witnessed it, and merits the commendation of the Navy Department.

  32. This I take great pleasure in doing, and join most heartily on behalf of the Navy Department, as well as personally, in the commendation of the Secretary of State.

  33. He was a great admirer of General Washington, and was, at one time, attached to his baggage train, and received the General's commendation for his courage and devotion to the cause of liberty.

  34. He was probably one of those mysterious personages, who were always at hand to write epistles of commendation to works by Sir Thomas, and to testify on their "book-oath" to his gifts and graces.


  35. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "commendation" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    acknowledgment; applause; appreciation; approbation; approval; assignment; boost; bouquet; buildup; commendation; commitment; compliment; consignment; credit; delegation; encomium; eulogy; plug; praise; promotion; puff; recognition; recommendation; testimonial; tribute