How To Use Commendable In A Sentence

A couple of commendable but slight folk covers albums in the early Nineties lead to assertions of writer's block. The Sun
Waitrose, for example, has made a real and commendable effort to source sustainable fish and shellfish across the board. Times, Sunday Times
Perhaps Elie avoided this approach in order to give priority to his subjects' biographies and avoid any taint of academicism, both of which are commendable aims.
The performances are particularly commendable because the actors communicate so much about their characters in a non-verbal way.
To read a tirade of abuse like this can only add to that trauma and make Nadia's bravery and eventual victory all the more commendable.

There is a great interest in the swimming competition, which is highly commendable.
Her incredible tenacity, perseverance and determination to succeed is a commendable example to everyone.
Many large corporates have taken commendable steps to improve workplace posture and healthcare.
He thought the piece she'd written on his recapture after a jail break was particularly commendable.
According to the research project in my college writing class, my conclusion is that the total acquisition of (continuous) assessment is recommendable in ELT classroom.
The media's role in exposing his unfortunate behaviour and upstart arrogance has been highly commendable.
The chump of lamb and Scottish sirloin are commendable, and there is a wide range of vegetarian options.
I think it's very commendable when young people want to live in a village, but they are being discriminated against.
They went about their task with commendable commitment, skill and enthusiasm.
It's a pity that he ruins his otherwise commendable film with some extremely lousy cinematography.
The best monture is a camel, because preferred by the Prophet; an ass is not commendable; Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah
An outwardÂ-focused posture of humble servant leadership is more commendable than a life of egotistic achievement. Sheldon C. Good: What Would Jesus' Commencement Speech Say?
They used electric saws and did their duty with commendable accuracy.
She finds it difficult, but there are very commendable qualities with her.
Their efforts are commendable, but the film's melodramatic story is heavy labour for viewers. Times, Sunday Times
How Gray can say that the local and state pols did a commendable is beyond me. Needless exaggeration « BuzzMachine
Really what MS did here, although commendable, is nothing more than a little bit of polish on top of a standard VM solution. SecureAble Tells You If Your Processor Will Support Windows 7′s XP Mode | Lifehacker Australia
It was, in short, the most commendable piece of undercover journalism on our televisions for some time.
If the game had fifteen cases instead of five, then it would have definitely been recommendable.
So to reach a glass ceiling is highly commendable, in a way. Times, Sunday Times
Talking to the Enemy is recommendable not just for its vivid insights into the motivation of terrorists, but also for its study of Islamic radicalisation and the anthropology of religion in general.
Though the big retailers are making commendable efforts to cut down on packaging, there's still too much of it. Times, Sunday Times
She kittened and frivoled through the Reign of Terror with an archness that was commendable, though somewhat misplaced, and she let loose a lay figure labeled _Marie Antoinette_ that was designed to frame her own accomplishments. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905
She had been in ill health for sometime but had borne her sickness with commendable courage and a serene nature.
It also showcases the skills of the individual musicians, whose temporal coordination, especially with the staccatos and arpeggios inserted into the composition, is commendable.
Having polled a commendable 5,468 first preferences votes in the recent general election, Cllr Browne is confident he is in a good position to take a senate seat.
The government's action here is highly commendable.
The 20,000ft Hackney Downs Studios is a hell of a space to work with, and it's commendable that this quickfire festival has opted for a fresh approach to filling it as opposed to traipsing down the weary old route of lights, plastic reindeer, carolling, and the obligatory fat man in red suit. This week's new events
This is indeed a very commendable idea on which all religious groups must take appropriate action.
The two stars have an enjoyable chemistry and put commendable effort into whimsical dialogue and the far-fetched plot. The Sun
The two stars have an enjoyable chemistry and put commendable effort into whimsical dialogue and the far-fetched plot. The Sun
But Sue Grayson Ford has an impressive and commendable history and says she thrives on challenges.
I think it shows commendable forethought .... the condom is a good idea too Maybe I Should Have Frozen Him When He Was 5
Among many other evill conditions, very frequent and familiar in her husband Tofano; he tooke a great delight in drinking, which not only he held to be a commendable quality, but was alwaies so often solicited thereto: that Cheta her selfe began to like and allow it in him, feeding his humor so effectually, with quaffing and carowsing, that (at any time when she listed) she could make him bowsie beyonde all measure: and leaving him sleeping in this drunkennesse, would alwayes get her selfe to bed. The Decameron
In some ways, the transparency is commendable. Times, Sunday Times
And it shows commendable restraint to do so without once mentioning the one fact we all know already, the 1,000 pairs of shoes. Times, Sunday Times
The performances are particularly commendable because the actors communicate so much about their characters in a non-verbal way.
So all in all Novadrome is thoroughly unrecommendable. Archive 2008-07-01
And if the police hadn't acted with commendable restraint. The Sun
According to the research project in my college writing class, my conclusion is that the total acquisition of (continuous) assessment is recommendable in ELT classroom.
I think you did a commendable job of explaining how to get started.
Bald plot caters to the first; style, wit of expression, truth of observation, vivid painterliness, brooding musicality, and all the commendable rest pay court to the second. How Does Fiction Capture and Hold Our Interest? Quote of the Day / John Updike « One-Minute Book Reviews
The solar system model was commendable and the visitors were amazed by the creativity of the children.
But if she has taken her leave, the commendable manner in which the 22-year-old earned a second chance deserves recognition. Times, Sunday Times
Ah Sing in the swelling of commendable pride, at having outwitted the most notorious highbinder in Chinatown, built him a house that was quite large enough to swing a cat in, and as gorgeous inside as a joss house, and quite as dingy without, with the wisdom of Confucius done in very large characters on very red paper pasted all about the front door. The Conversion of Ah Lew Sing
What they were trying to do was commendable, it's just that they were a little kooky about it. Times, Sunday Times
It has been a commendable process, based on a belief in the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
The restaurant was thoroughly recommendable: we enjoyed potstickers, pork bulgogi, the beef noodle dish called jap chae, and a beef soup called yuk gae jang.
The most commendable job, well done. Times, Sunday Times
Your enthusiasm is highly commendable .
He spent much, and had much use of his Subjects purses, which bred some clashings with them in Parliament, yet would alwayes come off, and end with a sweet and plausible close; and truly his bounty was not discommendable, for his raising Favourites was the worst: Rewarding old servants, and releiving his Native Country-men, was infinitely more to be commended in him, then condemned. Characters from 17th Century Histories and Chronicles
There is a commendable variety of selections, representing the various religious traditions and denominations in America, which generally run in length from eight to ten pages.
On July 26 the committee organised a prize-giving for those youngsters who had won medals for commendable sporting achievement during the festival's tennis and rugby competitions.
The breathtaking performance by the tiny tots, who represented the presence of the Sindhis in different parts of the world, was commendable.
I suppose, to his being sown in his skin when cold after roasting.] [Footnote 193: The fat of _Rabet-suckers_, and little Birds, and small Chickens, is not discommendable, because it is soon and lightly overcome of an indifferent stomack. Early English Meals and Manners
But it is still commendable for its determination and tenacity.
In euerie degree and sort of men vertue is commendable, but not egally: not onely because mens estates are vnegall, but for that also vertue it selfe is not in euery respect of egall value and estimation. The Arte of English Poesie
So it is recommendable to provide a meaningful text label ("OK" vs. "Alarm") or a symbol (checkmark vs. exclamation mark) in addition to the color coding.
This is very commendable as far as standards and professionalism are concerned.
Make your own judgements, but I'll just mention a couple of commendable additions.
As this disorder proceeds chiefly from their gluttony and filth, and hot drinking of potale and slop; to remedy which, it would be commendable to feed on cold potale, or scarcely milk warm, to keep them clean, to mix salt occasionally with the potale -- tar their trough once a month, and give them a little ground antimony. The Practical Distiller An Introduction To Making Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Spirits, &c. &c. of Better Quality, and in Larger Quantities, than Produced by the Present Mode of Distilling, from the Produce of the United States
With commendable promptitude, he caught Harrison by the collar and held him firmly, while Agnes and Dotty recovered their balance.
Lion Cavern came from last in a slowly-run race and displayed commendable resolution to emerge a narrow but worthy winner.
What I find remarkable and commendable is how many chances she was given to retract, amend or otherwise clarify that her intentions were benign, all of which she rejected with apparent contempt. The Volokh Conspiracy » Why Catholics and Jews?
I think that is very commendable and that is not an issue in doubt.
In principle, its objectives were commendable, enshrining the idea that government information belonged to the people whose taxes paid for it to be generated.
As a president with a great sense of public relations, he may be commendable, and so are his ministers.
The Germans looked ropey at the back but their commitment to attack is commendable and they scored two absolute scorchers.
Although those who genuflect when a tabernacle is not present or when the Blessed Sacrament is clearly removed from the tabernacle (for example, during much of the Sacred Triduum) typically do so out of a commendable pious habit, they should instead bow out of reverence towards the altar. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend: "Concerning the Central Placement and Noble Design of Tabernacles..."
Her argument is subtle, and many parts are commendable. Christianity Today
Davis was expressing scepticism as early as the Mistaken Identity public meeting in May (speeches available here), where he also displayed a commendable grasp of the database lash-up the Government currently presides over.
His desire to avoid complacency is commendable, but he should give himself and his players more credit. Times, Sunday Times
President Obama has shown a commendable willingness to shake up the status quo in K-12 education by advocating reforms, such as charter schools, that have left his teachers union base none-too-pleased. Black Colleges Need a New Mission
The other members of the cast do commendable work with far less compelling roles.
They say, wherever water is found, some or other species of these minute wonders may be met with; standing pools, and rivers, and ditches all have them; and some particularly beautiful are to be found in bog water; so with, I am afraid you will think, a not very commendable impatience, I am pointing my steps towards a bog that I know – in the wish to get some of the best first. The Old Helmet
Judging by the value: cost ratios stated (Table 8) all above 10 investment in terms of nutrient input in upland cropping systems appears to be highly profitable and recommendable.
Two recommendable woody twiners of recent distribution are the actinidia and the akebia, both from Japan. Manual of Gardening (Second Edition)
For those who suppose a bad cause for laudable works and commendable actions, endeavoring by calumnies to insinuate sinister suspicions of the actor when they cannot openly discommend the act, — as they that impute the killing of Essays and Miscellanies
Such penalties could include significant decreases in offensive numbers we will look at shortly, but perhaps more important, denial of certain very commendable career mileposts.
Trying to explain boiler start ups or shut downs is commendable. Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » More on Wind
And yet at the same time it uses petrol with commendable and sensitive restraint. Times, Sunday Times
Your enthusiasm is highly commendable .
Buildings and people of various races and degrees, modes of transport on sea and land, local beliefs and customs such as sati are portrayed with commendable attention to realistic detail.
Yesterday's historic gathering at which political parties met in a warm and cordial environment is commendable and a breakthrough.
Also giving commendable performances were calypsonian Eunice Peters, who performed the song House of Music, and petite soca diva Sherry Ann Church.
An outward-focused posture of humble servant leadership is more commendable than a life of egotistic achievement. Sheldon C. Good: What Would Jesus' Commencement Speech Say?
Secondly, when a writer, catching hold of a fault which has no reference to his story, shall draw it into the relation of such affairs as need it not, extending his narrative with cicumlocutions, only that he may insert a man’s misfortune, offence, or discommendable action, it is manifest that he delights in speaking evil. Essays and Miscellanies
Her argument is subtle, and many parts are commendable. Christianity Today
On the other hand, the fact that so many States have signed up to the Bill and, on paper at least, are attempting to conform with its standards is commendable.
His Mahler Tenth is still viable as a recommendable choice, as are his accounts of Shostakovich symphonies.
Yet the perversities of slave society bent these otherwise commendable traits into heinous pathologies.
Commendable in every way, blameful in none, Finan died as he had lived, true in every smallest way to the traditions of Iona and the holy men from whom he proceeded. From the Mail
In this age of nine month response times and smart-ass submission guidelines, the efforts of F&SF to be prompt and expedient is commendable. Monday night chatter
Her argument is subtle, and many parts are commendable. Christianity Today
Santa gave them a highly commendable seven out of ten rating.
It's a very commendable artistic adventure - to ask the small Ballet B.C. company of 14 dancers to work on a grand scale, to achieve on a small budget.
The two stars have an enjoyable chemistry and put commendable effort into whimsical dialogue and the far-fetched plot. The Sun
Whereupon it came to passe, that all the commendable parts of speech were set foorth by the name of figures, and all the illaudable partes vnder the name of vices, or viciosities, of both which it shall bee spoken in their places. The Arte of English Poesie
There is a great interest in the swimming competition, which is highly commendable.
She showed commendable loyalty to the family firm.
They had been filling the plates and glasses of these two ladies all the way from Calcutta; they had walked with them every day on deck, had fetched their chairs, picked up their handkerchiefs, and looked after their bottled beer at tiffin-time with an assiduity which is more than commendable in such warm latitudes. The Bertrams
I see it as commendable effort especially when the last time I ran was like in 2002.
Our reaction to the approaching miscarriage of justice was largely commendable. 630,000 petitions were delivered to the Georgia board of parole, and numerous entireties were made to stay the execution on behalf of Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, and former FBI director and death penalty supporter William Sessions. Elizabeth Nicholas: Georgia on my Mind
I have lot of respect for Ron Mader so please don´t take this wrong as we live in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas and Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca among friends whenever we choose to do so but this "Responsible Tourism" movement, while certainly commendable on the surface is awash in words more important than results in my judgment. Tourism as The White Man�s Burden
That church held it for a just canon, and that indeed no discommendable one neither, He that prays ought always, when he prays, to join with the church. From the Talmud and Hebraica
Indeed, the original objective was highly commendable. Times, Sunday Times
Their teaching must be rated at least "commendable" -- the second highest rating. Detnews.com - Local
Such opinions have commendable moral tone but they are perhaps not a recipe for electoral success.
Equally commendable is the Prime Minister's efforts to reform the U.K. welfare system, spending for which rose by some 40% during the governments of Gordon Brown and Tony Blair. Britain's 'Austerity' Lessons
This is very commendable and those people have, I am sure, the silent thanks of the general public.
“How Gray can say that the local and state pols did a commendable is beyond me.” Needless exaggeration « BuzzMachine
With commendable dispatch, it was completed and presented to the legislature in March 1880.
With commendable restraint, the England players played out the final seconds without protest. Times, Sunday Times
Now also be there many other sortes of repetition if a man would vse them, but are nothing commendable, and therefore are not obserued in good poesie, as a vulgar rimer who doubled one word in the end of euery verse, thus: The Arte of English Poesie
Fork holders and toothpicks made out of bread work are commendable.
A commendable selection of connections includes two good-quality RGB Scarts, ensuring crisp DVD playback.
While worthwhile, commendable, and necessary, these local prosecutions are not enough to prompt the thoroughgoing national, institutional reforms needed.
She did a truly commendable job of being companionable without being intrusive, which is to say she stayed within 2 feet of us the whole time, never stole anything, gave polite kisses, didn't knock over anything and actually curled up behind me to lie down once near the end. Archive 2009-06-01
Their traditions are diverse and their contribution to the bright mosaic of Indian culture commendable.
That credo was commendable for normal life but not for ambitious politicians.
When boys of their age were seen whiling away their time playing games and wasting their money on watching movies, it is commendable to see these students lending their helping hand to the starving people.
His desire to avoid complacency is commendable, but he should give himself and his players more credit. Times, Sunday Times
Steve Sterling did a commendable job in his first year at the helm on Long Island.
That was a commendable effort by England given the true pitch, absence of swing and fast outfield. Times, Sunday Times
Equally commendable is the virtuosity he displayed while experimenting with traditional Western forms like the sonnet and the villanelle, as well as more complex forms such as the canzone and terza rima.
There is a commendable absence of folderol, but it's not that pleasant or welcoming. Times, Sunday Times
The unfashionable tricoloured crew earned this win with some commendable determination, and after losing midfield, and only scoring four times from play from the eight forwards.
a commendable sense of purpose
Their efforts are commendable, but the film's melodramatic story is heavy labour for viewers. Times, Sunday Times
As a measure to minimise the risk of inadvertent launch, de-targeting (removing the target coordinates from the launch system computer) is commendable, although unverifiable.
There is a commendable variety of entertainment - local bands play on Mondays, there's reggae and dub on Tuesdays, funk on Fridays and an acoustic open-mic session on Sundays.
It is commendable and desirable, but not essential to the public need, that our aesthetic desires be gratified.
Is not this a most commendable goal-a great achievement?
The midge, again, or punkie, or "no-see-'um," just as you please, swarms down upon you suddenly and with commendable vigour, so that you feel as though red-hot pepper were being sprinkled on your bare skin; and his invisibility and intangibility are such that you can never tell whether you have killed him or not; but he doesn't last long, and dope routs him totally. The Forest
The material is presented at the undergraduate level thus the simplified approach adopted is commendable.
See, his goal of creating a mature, uplifting pop music that reaches beyond simple multiculti fusion is a commendable one.
Though the writing style in this work is at points abrupt, Lillback's work is truly commendable as a thorough synthesis of Calvin.
This sound level is very commendable as quietness is something strived for by many users today.
This is commendable because the children will continue to have fatherly care, protection and support.
All cutscenes are real-time and benefit from commendable direction and camerawork.
While functional multi-tasking can appear to be a commendable skill or gift; it can be incredibly deceiving, as it is also a big distraction.
So it is recommendable to provide a meaningful text label ("OK" vs. "Alarm") or a symbol (checkmark vs. exclamation mark) in addition to the color coding.
Given just a couple hours to tell a tale I think all in all the folks involved did a commendable job.
Commitment of experimental method is in itself entirely commendable.
Bringing cheer to the faces of the underprivileged is always a commendable job.
It is especially commendable that he has made so many characters come to life in verse.
Their teaching must be rated at least "commendable" - the second highest rating. Las Vegas News - LasVegasNOW.com
Hey, Rob, I love your far-out "what if -?" scenarios, Naturally, I'd enjoy the tiger getting his tail really twisted, but don't you feel Nancy would make a fine female first fiddle, a commendable, callipygian coryphaeus? Will Republicans Find the Courage to Tell Bush and Cheney It Is Time To Go?
It is a commendable effort, but won't do. Times, Sunday Times
The government's action here is highly commendable.
The unfashionable tricoloured crew earned this win with some commendable determination, and after losing midfield, and only scoring four times from play from the eight forwards.
Showed commendable composure given his inexperience and lack of recent game time. Times, Sunday Times
Still, he always does a commendable job of putting a lot of good facts together in a small space.

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