commissioned

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Officers commissioned extra forensic analysis in 2005, which led to a "near‑complete DNA profile that was added to the national DNA database, but no match was found at that time", the force said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Filings under the Foreign Agents Registration Act last week revealed conservative political consultant Stone has been commissioned through consulting firm the DCI Group to provide "public affairs services" to Myanmar's information ministry.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The podcast was commissioned by the BBC to celebrate the Cornish language's recent upgrade to top level protection by the government – alongside Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Welsh.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Yet a field survey commissioned by the developers found no tortoises, which are listed as endangered by the state of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Mr. Barris inquires as to whether Herr Thiessen would be interested in making a special commissioned piece.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern