How to Use commissioned in a Sentence

commissioned

adjective
  • Black riflemen performed so well, in fact, that almost 90% of white non-commissioned officers thought the experiment should continue.
    — Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Structural reinforcements and electrical adaptations were made to the deck to accommodate the sail’s foundation, after which the fully pre-commissioned unit was lifted into place in a streamlined, plug-and-play process.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Both Thorn and Najlis are senior non-commissioned officers who balance military leadership with civilian careers in law enforcement and mentor newer soldiers.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Other announced training institutions include two new non-commissioned officer (NCO) colleges.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Villagrán conducted research on Chilean Air Force officers and non-commissioned officers who were tortured by their own comrades for refusing to participate in the coup.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026

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