- present participle of commission.
commissioning
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Paul Cremo, who directs the Met's commissioning program, said creating the other-worldly universe for "Bardo" -- in which tendrils engulf singers and ghosts explode -- challenged the Met's technical staff.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
And while Los Angeles arts organizations and neighboring cities are already commissioning work and developing neighborhood celebrations, critics say a more formal and cohesive plan has failed to materialize.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
It grants them “honor school” status, which the Pentagon says provides priority in officer commissioning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Renfrewshire Council said it was now commissioning an independent learning review into the case.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The palace would send only an expert—a true connoisseur—to handle the task of commissioning work.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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