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While vetoing the bill, Walz announced he was commissioning a study of the drivers’ working conditions.

From Slate • Aug. 6, 2024

He said he was commissioning an external review of the organization’s editing processes.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023

Blaenau Gwent council said on Friday its thoughts were with Raheem and his family and it was commissioning an independent review to identify any lessons to improve the response to future incidents.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2023

In 2010, Laurence was contacted by a US government agency that was commissioning research into interrogation.

From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2017

The idea that Spotify was commissioning its own music was first reported last summer by the online publication Music Business Worldwide; the issue gained renewed attention after an article last week in Vulture.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2017