had commissioned
- past perfect of commission.
Example Sentences
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Davis was stunned as she sang “The Greatest Love of All”—an R&B hit he had commissioned years earlier for Muhammad Ali biopic “The Greatest”—and offered her a recording contract.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
NHS Sussex and Surrey ICB said it had commissioned a nursing home for Ritchie's safety - but it has never explained how moving her without her consent was justified legally.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
In a statement released shortly after BBC News published this story, Channel 4 said it had commissioned an external review last month of welfare on the show "after being presented with serious allegations of wrongdoing".
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
It said it had commissioned Liaison Care to carry out independent clinical and social care reviews for some service users with complex needs.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
The stewards had commissioned a veterinarian to go over to the Howard barn, pull Seabiscuit out, examine him, and determine whether or not Smith was lying about his horse’s condition.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
