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
Each year a few enlisted men are promoted to be commissioned officers.
From Uncle Sam's Boys in the Ranks or, Two Recruits in the United States Army by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)