commissioner
Example Sentences
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Blaine Beaven, Saskatchewan's newly appointed firearms commissioner, told the BBC his province's law is designed to protect gun owners.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The EU's climate commissioner, Wopke Hoekstra, who was in Rome Tuesday for a hearing with senators on Italy's energy mix, declined to comment on Rome's decision.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Mazzara was later appointed deputy commissioner of U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
“We have a significant segment of our fans that have been vocal about the issue of competitive balance,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
In less than fifteen minutes, Mrs. Suzman — all five feet two inches of her — came through the door of our passageway, accompanied by General Steyn, the commissioner of prisons.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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