commission
noun
the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority.
are commissioning
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present progressiveof commission.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"As part of that process we are commissioning an external review of our RDI function, which will also inform the strengthening of governance in this area."
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
But now, fewer people are commissioning new pieces with the market already "saturated" and most temples around the country already furnished with statues, Zhang told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
An increasing number of “crazy rich” clients are commissioning dozens, or even hundreds, of U.S.-born babies with the goal of “forging an unstoppable family dynasty,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
As streaming takes over the traditional broadcast network TV model, studios are commissioning shorter seasons and writers are also losing out on revenue from what would have been syndication or reselling of their shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2020
Many television shows are commissioning ingeniously designed title sequences to grab the attention of viewers.
From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2012
