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

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

It is probably the most personally flattering work of presidential art ever commissioned.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

A well-respected sergeant can become ‘king of the company’ and exercise authority even over commissioned officers.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari