commissioner
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Ng’s presence, first as an adviser and starting last season as commissioner, is helping legitimize the new league.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
As Mr. Rozelle shared the details from the release, the significance of the merger became clear: Mr. Rozelle would be commissioner of the new combined league.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
An Ebola outbreak raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it even more urgent to broker a ceasefire for the conflict-ravaged region, the European Union's crisis management commissioner said during a visit Sunday.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Skobin, a San Fernando Valley car dealership executive and son of a former commissioner, replaced Maria “Lou” Calanche, who resigned to run for a City Council seat on the Eastside.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The commissioner of education of the state of New York smiled as he read the next question.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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