Sentence examples for not only commendable from inspiring English sources

But Andy Breslau, president of the Nation Institute, said that "Tony's refusal to submit to the mischaracterization of his statements on Israel at a moment of great public controversy struck the jury as not only commendable but also in keeping with his career-long commitment to the public responsibilities of the artist".

With Martin, we lose not only a commendable former CEO and valued former colleague, but also a good-hearted friend.

Not only that, but Commendable lost his left front shoe in the paddock yesterday while being saddled.

Ensuring that positive, nonbranded health messages like 'Choose Breakfast' are being delivered to children is not only responsible, but commendable".

Mr. Henriquez, 32, served not only as the concert's stand-in for Cachao — an imposing job, handled with commendable skill — but also as its musical director, bandleader-arranger and master of ceremonies.

The beauty of the script, directed by ubiquitous Joe Mantello, is not only that every single one-line gag lands solidly but also that Javerbaum has wrapped a commendable religious philosophy in a comic package.

Last year will be remembered not only for Harrington's victory but also for his double bogey on the 72nd hole - a mistake that turned what might have been a staggeringly brilliant 65 into a highly commendable 67.

It is therefore not just permissible but commendable to treat them violently.

Yet the agency continues to see its actions as not just blameless but commendable.

Even her generosity is not a commendable quality, but about a girlish failure to take responsibility.

Militarily engaging with Pakistan is not a commendable option.