rec·om·mend·ed
ˌre-kə-ˈmen-dəd 
: introduced or mentioned as being fit or worthy
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Ideal weights for bass fishing are line size 8 or 9. These will balance best with stiff-action fly rods of the recommended 8- to 9-foot lengths.—
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CBS News, 18 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, and nearly four in 10 struggle to fall asleep at least three nights a week.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, nearly four in 10 struggle to fall asleep at least three nights a week and almost half wake up often during the night.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
In some states, hospitals can seek a court order if a pregnant patient refuses a recommended intervention, arguing that the fetus has separate rights that must be protected.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Staff will return to the Board of Supervisors with recommended dates for consideration.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In Texas, 27% of attorneys in rural counties are already overburdened and exceeding recommended caseload guidelines.
—Emily Naiser, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Parker came highly recommended and from the Vic Fangio tree.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Divers exceeded recommended limits Cave diving is a highly technical and dangerous activity that requires specialized training, equipment and strict safety protocols.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, and nearly four in 10 struggle to fall asleep at least three nights a week.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, nearly four in 10 struggle to fall asleep at least three nights a week and almost half wake up often during the night.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
In some states, hospitals can seek a court order if a pregnant patient refuses a recommended intervention, arguing that the fetus has separate rights that must be protected.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Staff will return to the Board of Supervisors with recommended dates for consideration.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In Texas, 27% of attorneys in rural counties are already overburdened and exceeding recommended caseload guidelines.
—Emily Naiser, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Parker came highly recommended and from the Vic Fangio tree.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Recommended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommended. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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