- present participle of commission.
commissioning
Example Sentences
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The collaboration alternates between observing runs that collect scientific data and periods dedicated to commissioning and upgrading the detectors.
From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026
"Nine years after my mother's murder, the man accused of commissioning it stands trial," the journalist's son, Paul Caruana Galizia, wrote on social media.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
"The new hospice commissioning approach seeks to promote fair access, long-term sustainability and high-quality, compassionate care across Wales," it added.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
BBC Scotland's head of commissioning Louise Thornton said it was "fantastic" to see the return of the characters which were "loved by audiences up and down the country".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The palace would send only an expert—a true connoisseur—to handle the task of commissioning work.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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