commissioned

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The one bit of unavoidable pomp was Dudamel conducting the premiere of John Williams’ “Bravo Gustavo,” commissioned by the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Wakehurst said the four pieces would be featured alongside newly commissioned works by other contemporary artists who are part of the Henry Moore Institute.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, analysis by the Global Energy Monitor shows.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Park’s campaign says that Meng’s campaign has commissioned two polls in the district, but has not released either.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The Vancouver Rowing Club, hearing of their reputation in England, commissioned them to build two single sculls for one hundred dollars apiece.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown