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commission

[kuh-mish-uhn] / kəˈmɪʃ ən /


NOUN
group working together toward goal
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On Wednesday, the organization said it would commission “a thorough independent review of the events that occurred.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That creates a potential conflict of interest, particularly given that with many annuities, the representative selling them receives a substantial commission.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In Orlando, there was further evidence that Tuchel has effectively given Kane a roving commission to link, create and score – all tasks he performs superbly.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"Inadequate basic safeguards, including poor management of authentication signing keys and lax access controls" caused the personal data of around 37.5 million users to be exposed, the commission said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He does not wish the emissary to see the imperfect glaze ... his pride keeps him from a royal commission.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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