commissioned

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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

In a survey of more than 1,000 active retail traders commissioned by Tastytrade, an options brokerage, 43% of respondents said they had changed their behavior to avoid triggering the PDT rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Surveys commissioned by Virgin Media O2 found UK adults on average spent four hours per day on their phone, with 36% of this taking place unintentionally.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

In August 1942, Louie, graduated from Midland, was commissioned a second lieutenant.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand