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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a commendable gap" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a gap or difference that is worthy of praise or recognition, often in contexts such as performance, knowledge, or achievement.
Example: "The study revealed a commendable gap in the students' understanding of the subject matter, highlighting areas for improvement."
Alternatives: "an admirable difference" or "a notable disparity".
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In November 2011 Lebanon, then world No146, beat South Korea (No29) in AFC World Cup qualifying – a gap of 117 places – and in November 2010 the Central African Republic (No172) pulled off one of the great Africa Cup of Nations shocks with a 2-0 win over Algeria (No35) in qualifying, a commendable gap of 137 places.
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"This is a commendable goal.
A commendable statement, indeed.
What a commendable attitude.
It was a commendable aspiration.
That he had been a commendable governor?
But it was a commendable achievement nevertheless.
This is a commendable overall statement.
Not the best ever, but a commendable career nonetheless.
A commendable idea, but a risky and expensive one.
This may be a commendable life‑aim, but it does not make for a commendable novel.
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