the Commonwealth

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“The Commission is committed to its constitutionally mandated role to regulate public utilities in the interest of prudent and reasonable rates for ratepayers, businesses and the Commonwealth as a whole,” it added in a statement.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Brown himself was captured alive and indicted for the capital crimes of murder, insurrection, and treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

He was the 2014 European champion over 200m and took silver in the 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow that summer.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Kibum Kim, a partner at the Commonwealth and Council gallery, said sifting through Frieze is like making “Sophie’s choice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

“And here in the Commonwealth people laugh up their sleeves at both ideas.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss