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is commissioning

  • present progressive of commission (3rd person singular).

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In addition the BBC understands the government is commissioning new research into the role of vehicle design in causing glare, and possible solutions, which will feed into international discussion of the issue.

From BBC Oct. 27, 2025

Greenidge, in turn, is commissioning pieces that look at Carnival, the impact of the GameStop financial debacle on Black investors and the marking of death in Ghanaian British communities.

From Washington Post Feb. 19, 2021

As part of its push for original stories, Audible is commissioning one- and two-person plays, and recently awarded grants to 15 emerging playwrights.

From New York Times Jun. 2, 2018

As part of its push for original stories, Audible is commissioning one- and two-person plays, and it recently awarded grants to 15 emerging playwrights.

From Seattle Times Jun. 2, 2018

Phil story in a tell-all oral history that the orchestra is commissioning for the centennial.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 7, 2018