as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commend
Rihanna wasn’t the only artist Eilish commended in the new interview.
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
The following month, Quavo took the podium at one of Harris’ rallies to champion her in the presidential race and commended her for helping to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, one of the most significant laws passed in the fight against gun violence in history.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Outgoing District Attorney Pamela Price — having recently been recalled — issued a statement about the verdict on Tuesday, commending the jury’s verdict and stating that Woods’ decision to bring a gun to the bar is what ultimately led to the tragedy.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
Little commended the team for doing so then in an X post.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
The following month, Quavo took the podium at one of Harris’ rallies to champion her in the presidential race and commended her for helping to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, one of the most significant laws passed in the fight against gun violence in history.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Outgoing District Attorney Pamela Price — having recently been recalled — issued a statement about the verdict on Tuesday, commending the jury’s verdict and stating that Woods’ decision to bring a gun to the bar is what ultimately led to the tragedy.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
Little commended the team for doing so then in an X post.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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And the jury agreed, handing her a 7-1-0 win, with only Kyle voting otherwise, for Sam.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the ’90s, Hollywood might have handed him its checkbook.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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This technique gives patients results that look natural, offers a speedier recovery, and leaves fewer scars.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bruce found his bloody arrow, then left the area and walked to a barn to wait for his dad before tracking the deer.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden is prepared to veto legislation that would create new federal judgeships for President-elect Donald Trump to fill, a move that would give him the most presidential vetoes since Bill Clinton.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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The 7 Biggest Small Kitchen Decorating Mistakes Some designers recommend open, or partly open, shelving as a way to make your ceilings appear taller while also taking up less space.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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How often to wash jeans Meanwhile, Levi’s recommends that its customers wash their jeans after every 10 wears.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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Biden also objected to language barring the use of funds made available by the bill to transfer detainees held at Guantánamo Bay into the United States.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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Biden also objected to other language in the bill prohibiting the use of money earmarked to transfer detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to some foreign countries and into the United States.Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Constitution gives Congress the power to borrow on behalf of the U.S., and Congress has delegated that authority to the executive branch, while placing a limit on the amount of debt that can be outstanding.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, leaders who micromanage excessively can create toxic workplaces, because their inability to delegate can reduce efficiency and signal a lack of trust in their employees.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Interim head coach Twila Kilgore had entrusted relative newcomers in her tournament squad, and the group stage results were entirely underwhelming.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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There has been a lot of hand-wringing about the end of limited-government conservatism, but the president-elect has also entrusted Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a nongovernmental advisory group on slashing bureaucracy.Dominic Pino, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations, rejecting the measure as full of giveaways to Democrats after billionaire ally Elon Musk whipped up outrage toward the bill and cheered on Republican lawmakers who announced their opposition.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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And, like your favorite uncle or the big red guy, McCartney always delivers.Mark Sutherland, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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