commission

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Major League Baseball did commission a documentary, as it always does, but the film was not ready for release by the time spring training started.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It was noted that the commission "had not been previously advised of the increase compared to the original business case".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He said he wanted to establish an independent commission to carry out a full examination of recruitment, reporting and monitoring procedures.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Our commission, we’re giving 6% commission to the buyer’s agent.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

When appointed to a council committee to look into the proposal during the summer, one councilman refused, angrily protesting, “The council knows the need for a human relations commission, and it has failed to act...”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson