commission
Example Sentences
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Aoki commissions the acerbic Jack to find and return his painting discreetly: “Nose around. Be a bit of a pest. There’s no one better than you to do that.”
But Gill said EU states had "empowered" the commission to take such a decision.
From Barron's
A figure within the industry said it would not be out of order for someone with her skills and connections to command a 10% commission on products for which she secured a contract.
From Los Angeles Times
Ghosts was also made into a hit US version, which is currently in its fifth season, with a sixth already commissioned.
From BBC
Foley said he would refer the findings to the state attorney general and an accountability commission, as is customary.
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