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commission

[kuh-mish-uhn] / kəˈmɪʃ ən /


NOUN
group working together toward goal
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"I am calling on those people to use this moment to engage with the commission for the sake of those members of Mr O'Kelly's family who are seeking further information."

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

By Miriam Pawel Bloomsbury Publishing: 448 pages, $34 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

The EU’s commission has ramped up efforts to bolster ties with other countries in a bid to curb reliance on the U.S. and China.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

She said she’ll be tracking a hearing on Monday run by the House Budget Committee that looks at the need for a fiscal commission.

From MarketWatch Sep. 20, 2026

I land hard on my back, knocking my avatar out of commission for several long seconds.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

Assuming the property appraises at the higher purchase price, the seller would receive about $2,680 more before commissions and other transaction costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Invitations to the Bass event featured the names of every CAL board member, including three who sit on city boards or commissions.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Campaigners say truth and reconciliation commissions like in South Africa after apartheid or reparations can also bring some justice.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Earlier this month, the New York Times profiled the Modern Silent Shorts festival, which has annually showcased short films it commissions from select filmmakers since 2024.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

“I came to offer myself as escort to your mother. Mr. Laurence has commissions for me in Washington, and it will give me real satisfaction to be of service to her there.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

A modern-day museum curator is commissioned to recreate a past scene in a historic palace, and becomes immersed in the world of the young, reluctant king whose life she uncovers.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

Bowman, speaking at a gathering in London, laid out the initial findings of a report that she commissioned.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

A prolific artist, Max created marketable work that was licensed for many consumer products, from shower curtains to planes and cruise ships, and even a line of "art clocks" commissioned by General Electric.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

What the draft doesn’t mention is that the report was commissioned by Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

When I was commissioned, less than a year from that moment, I was told I was one of the youngest officers in the entire United States military.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

In its lawsuit filed Sept. 10 against Altus Power and subcontractor Pearce Services, Lineage claims Altus sought to re-energize the solar array to complete testing and commissioning around June 23, 2025.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2026

L.A. arts patrons Betty Freeman and Richard Colburn provided important support for Salzburg during their lifetimes that included commissioning new work.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

A Sky-ITV company would be foolish to pivot away from commissioning programmes with a national identity.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The plant is currently in commissioning and is expected to continue ramping up toward full production and stable operations by the end of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Because from here, we can look down through the last century and see the fallout of a single theory: the Rich American commissioning a Consummate Professional to steal a Great Painting.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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