commissioner
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A new commissioner nominated by Trump, Brett Matsumoto, took office earlier this month.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
The UN's high commissioner for human rights Volker Türk said governments needed to "step up rather than wait for courts and companies to act".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Protecting policyholders remains paramount in every decision, every exam, and every effort of my department,” Delaware insurance commissioner Trinidad Navarro said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
There were no player ejections by officials, according to City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos, who declined to comment because she said she “didn’t want to jinx it” for this coming week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
We checked in at the little hotel, washed, and then went to visit the regional commissioner, the head of government there.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
The DUP leader said he will "will await with interest to see how it is these parade commissioners believe they are going to restore confidence".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
He has warned there could be 'significant' financial costs coming down the line should commissioners be required.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
In July, county commissioners placed a moratorium on data-center construction, halting the project for six months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
A majority of the commissioners, including me, were appointed by December 2023 and got to work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
To undermine their effort, one of the district commissioners ordered the warden to install two gas stoves near the women’s cells and to hire six women to cook ham and bacon twenty-four hours a day.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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