Example Sentences

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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

Some entertainment companies are commissioning more shows again, but the comeback remains incredibly slow.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2024

“We are commissioning an investigation into how a vessel that was detained for failure to meet rudimentary safety requirements managed to get on the sea with passengers and cargo,” Nagbe said.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2021

Digital publishers like Byliner and The Atavist are commissioning articles of this length that can be purchased and read on any e-reader, or on laptops or phones.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2012