be commissioned

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But some organisations like Brook, which can be commissioned by schools to develop RSE resources, said the toolkit was not always enough.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2024

“I’ve tended to be commissioned by people who look at my work as what it is,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2023

The transport minister said two generators procured for the airport two years ago are yet to be commissioned.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2023

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship, built by Australian manufacturer Austal, became the first U.S. warship to be commissioned in a foreign port.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2023

Soon after the war ended, Sergeants Hastings, Starr and Everett were promoted to be commissioned officers in the "Old Regular Army" of the United States.

From Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war by Smith, Gustavus Woodson