be commissioned
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Ai, who was born in 1957 in Beijing, is the first artist living and working in the Asia-Pacific region to be commissioned for the series.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
The Church in Wales has apologised and told the BBC that an external safeguarding audit of all cathedrals in Wales would be commissioned as well as a review into its culture.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025
“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 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
In August he went again to Rome, not expecting, as he says, to return, ‘but delighted to be commissioned to come back’ clothed in new dignity.
From The London Pulpit by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)
