commissioned

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She cross-references the many striking photos taken during the late September publicity shoot commissioned by the project’s director of public relations, Merle Crowell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Research commissioned by Mason indicates that 47% of British respondents feel no dating app meets their needs, while 40% say dating apps have decreased their motivation to meet someone.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It was commissioned by the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, analysis showed Thursday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Standing at the checkout counter with an armload of sock monkeys, I told the cashier, "These are for a piece I'm working on. It's a performance commissioned by the art museum. I'm an artist."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris