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commission

[kuh-mish-uhn] / kəˈmɪʃ ən /


NOUN
group working together toward goal
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In the last 10 years, Edison’s rates increased by 101%, according to an April report by the public advocates office at the California Public Utilities Commission.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite public opposition, the National Capital Planning Commission last week advanced the project in its review process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The company led by Sam Altman confidentially filed IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the startup said in a written statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The Parades Commission gave permission for the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign march with conditions, as well as the counter protest.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This was the backdrop to the night on which the city council was to vote on forming a Human Relations Commission.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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