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recommended

verb

Definition of recommended

past tense of recommend

as in handed

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another serious gastronomes should recommend their stomachs to the restaurant's chef, giving full rein to his culinary prowess and imagination

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as in suggested

to put forward (something) as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action I would recommend you look into that option a little more closely because I don't think it will work nearly as well as you think

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Recent Examples of recommended Humphrey recommended additional cleanup, including replacement of the Moores’ appliances and the heating and air conditioning system. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Use the security mode recommended by the manufacturer or internet provider and avoid leaving the administrator password at its default. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The stronger model is one in which AI narrows the decision space, surfaces relevant signals and explains why an action is being recommended. — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Steuri was recommended, and after one meeting with Stephens, made the move to Little Rock. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026 They were also recommended as a preventive option for patients who frequently rely on pain medication once their attacks begin. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026 It is generally recommended to stock up on supplies that will last you anywhere between three days and a week. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 On Friday, Liberty Healthcare, a contractor with the state, recommended Phillips be housed at 1619 Zuni Trail in Borrego Springs. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 It is recommended that any drivers who do not need to use I-285 opt for other routes to get around the city this weekend. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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During Thursday’s sentencing, he was handed a four-and-a-half-year sentence, the BBC, The Guardian and The Telegraph reported.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Therefore, how much of the impact caused by El Niño will ultimately translate into the bills handed to consumers remains to be seen.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of handed

Verb

Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026

Definition of gave

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District 203 is entrusted with hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer resources.

— Jennifer Bruzan Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Throughout his career, Satsky has been entrusted with highly confidential information involving some of the largest and most significant transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors, his lawyer, Anello said.

— Chase Jordan August 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrusted

Verb

Instead, detectives say the group used falsified invoices and documents and transferred cash into personal bank accounts.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Defense lawyers have argued that the CIA’s treatment of Mohammed undermined the voluntariness of his later statements to the FBI, even though those interrogations took place after he was transferred to Guantanamo Bay.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of transferred

Verb

Lenzing’s supervisory board continues to include 10 members elected by shareholders, with Patrick Lackenbucher remaining chairman, as well as five members delegated by the company’s works council.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Critics of consolidating pretrial under probation units say that law enforcement officers should not be delegated to deal with presumably innocent clients.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of delegated

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The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026

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