commish

Example Sentences

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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

PGA Tour commish Jay Monahan should follow the example from his basketball cohort and take away that onus from Woods.

From Golf Digest • Aug. 20, 2019

The commish is in the building: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who could make another appearance after the game if, well, you know, joined the NBC broadcast during intermission.

From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2018

"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)