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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

Sterling Winchell, an attorney representing Viet America Society, said the nonprofit is commissioning an audit on the federal funds, adding that the group remains in good standing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

What is novel is how this company is commissioning dramatists to write plays for its global listener base and at the same time curating them for a narrower market of theatergoers.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2019

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