commish
Example Sentences
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The commish said James’s decision is delaying the completion of the league schedule, as where he plays next will influence what games the NBA sets for Christmas and other key dates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The commish sent one of his assistants, Monte Irvin, who brought along a watch to mark the occasion.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 22, 2021
He passes the ball to Adam Silver, the smooth N.B.A. commish.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2020
The commish is in the building: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who could make another appearance after the game if, well, you know, joined the NBC broadcast during intermission.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2018
You got your commish out of it, and this establishment always wants cash.
From Traffic in Souls A Novel of Crime and Its Cure by Eustace Hale Ball
