Example Sentences

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The Space Force contends it follows federal environmental laws and has commissioned studies to lessen the flights’ impact on wildlife and reduce residents’ exposure to sonic booms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Since 2020, Tubi has commissioned and licensed hundreds of original films, exclusively for its platform.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The government says it is investing money in getting young people into work, and has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Taiwan has commissioned its new Abrams tanks purchased from the U.S. and is getting up to speed on the use of its new U.S.-made Altius-600M attack drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

And Uncle Cor has commissioned him to draw a dozen views of The Hague.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman