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commission

[kuh-mish-uhn] / kəˈmɪʃ ən /


NOUN
group working together toward goal
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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

On Tuesday, a spokesman for the European Commission, the body’s executive branch, said the commission had “expressed concerns” about both the project and the environmental impacts of an Albanian law meant to attract large investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It led to a royal commission into antisemitism in Australia. which began public hearings in February.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"This will prevent serious and irreparable harm to competition in this growing market by Meta's conduct, which at first sight infringes EU competition rules," the commission said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Potters so chosen worked for as long as their art continued to please the court; for most, a commission would last the rest of their lives.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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