noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ VERB
receive
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Police awards Two Bristol detectives who disarmed a violent knifeman are to receive commendations for bravery.
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Those who snitch can receive commendations and rewards of up to $ 500.
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Judith, from Dungannon, receives a certificate of commendation and a dictionary of sociology.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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After winning the world championship, he received a note of commendation from the President.
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Patroni received an official commendation after rescuing twelve people from a sinking ship.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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His companions read the commendation for a departing soul; he seemed relieved.
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I do not think that anything could have a higher commendation .
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Lord Ross, the Lord Justice-Clerk, said that the two men deserved every commendation for their action in pursuing Forman.
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Those who snitch can receive commendations and rewards of up to $ 500.
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Through his worldwide correspondence Miller had gained tangible results and rare commendation from the Apothecaries.