commission
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International mining companies have previously commissioned and paid for reports from the archives.
The commission has not responded to the BBC's request for comment.
From BBC
He said every castle carried "the weight and wonder of history" but many buyers would commission additional specialist surveys to "fully appreciate the fabric of the building".
From BBC
He commissioned multiple studies that found the project will have minimal impacts on the local community — he reiterated this point on Thursday and told residents they could review the studies on the company’s website.
From Los Angeles Times
The first, “The Triumph of Beauty and Deceit,” seemed to take zaniness to outlandish operatic extremes, which led to the orchestra commissioning the next three.
From Los Angeles Times
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