commish
Example Sentences
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The commish said James’s decision is delaying the completion of the league schedule, as where he plays next will influence what games the NBA sets for Christmas and other key dates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
College Sports | Pac-12 on the brink: Could commish George Kliavkoff have done more?
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2022
The commish sent one of his assistants, Monte Irvin, who brought along a watch to mark the occasion.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 22, 2021
He passes the ball to Adam Silver, the smooth N.B.A. commish.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2020
"Well, commish, is that the way you greet an old friend?" laughed McBirney, as a threatened strangle-hold was narrowly averted and turned into a handshake.
From Guy Garrick by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve
