commissioned

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Wakehurst said the four pieces would be featured alongside newly commissioned works by other contemporary artists who are part of the Henry Moore Institute.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, analysis by the Global Energy Monitor shows.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Park’s campaign says that Meng’s campaign has commissioned two polls in the district, but has not released either.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The link was commissioned during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, which saw attacks on ships in the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The motet had been commissioned by the Duke of Ferrara, Josquin’s employer, who was grieving the recent loss of a man close to him.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall