Example Sentences

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In this period of brutal cost-cutting, it seems doubtful Ratcliffe will be commissioning an update any time soon.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

We have been preparing to announce a new chapter for our Not a Moment, But a Movement initiative in which we will be commissioning six new plays by Black women-identifying or non-binary playwrights.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2021

The popular fitness startup, already known for its use of popular music during its classes, announced today that it will be commissioning its own music that can only be heard from within its app.

From The Verge • Dec. 30, 2020

"We are aware that G4S will be commissioning an independent review and we are also investigating allegations that financial information provided to the Home Office was inaccurate."

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2017

One father who lost his wife and newborn son in the scandal tells the Daily Mirror, "action has to be taken, otherwise in five years we will be commissioning another expensive report".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2015