commissioned

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Officers commissioned extra forensic analysis in 2005, which led to a "near‑complete DNA profile that was added to the national DNA database, but no match was found at that time", the force said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Filings under the Foreign Agents Registration Act last week revealed conservative political consultant Stone has been commissioned through consulting firm the DCI Group to provide "public affairs services" to Myanmar's information ministry.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Respondents to a January poll commissioned by the think tank were asked to guess how the British economy compares with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Last year, the force commissioned an independent review into missed opportunities carried out by Hydrant - a specialist team of senior officers that supports forces with abuse investigations – while it continued to investigate.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But for a finely wrought incense burner commissioned by a wealthy merchant as a gift to the temple, the clay might be drained twice or even three times.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park