commish

Example Sentences

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He got more than a win and some well-wishes from the commish — the Flyers awarded Tortorella the game puck.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

The commish sent one of his assistants, Monte Irvin, who brought along a watch to mark the occasion.

From Washington Times • Jan. 22, 2021

He passes the ball to Adam Silver, the smooth N.B.A. commish.

From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2020

They want rules in place to prevent this from happening again, and they've apparently exerted enough pressure on commish Adam Silver that he's mulling a $10 million fine for "tampering."

From Golf Digest • Sep. 16, 2019

"Well, commish, is that the way you greet an old friend?" laughed McBirney, as a threatened strangle-hold was narrowly averted and turned into a handshake.

From Guy Garrick by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)