commissioner
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"Unfortunately, it's very likely that many people's holidays will be affected, either by flight cancellations or very, very expensive tickets," the EU's energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen said on Sky News last week.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“This is very important for the health of St. Clair County and the residents,” said one commissioner before casting his vote.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
During her time as commissioner, Cifuentes said she had witnessed more families living in very deep poverty, where household incomes are less than 40% of the median after housing costs are taken into account.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Challenger Maria Lou Calanche, a former Los Angeles police commissioner, reported raising about $182,000.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
When the commissioner arrived, he informed an interpreter, “Tell these gentlemen that I am sorry that I have another appointment at this time—I am sorry I had forgotten about it until just now.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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