as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
will serve as commissary of religious education for the whole diocese
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Recent Examples of commissary
To move forward with the plan, St. Dunstan’s will need permission from Canterbury’s commissary court, which oversees local churches’ lands and buildings, reports the Times of London’s Kaya Burgess.
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Lavoie said Bristol recently changed its rules for food trucks to have a commissary facility.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
There’s no refrigerator, no knives, no staples other than a few spices from commissary.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 16 July 2025
The lawsuit mentions Aaliyah Lyles, a commissary employee who was arrested for smuggling drugs into the Green Bay jail facility less than two months after Wormley’s death.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Lavoie said Bristol recently changed its rules for food trucks to have a commissary facility.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
There’s no refrigerator, no knives, no staples other than a few spices from commissary.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 16 July 2025
The lawsuit mentions Aaliyah Lyles, a commissary employee who was arrested for smuggling drugs into the Green Bay jail facility less than two months after Wormley’s death.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissary
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In February, Fitzsimmons became the first female to reach the rank of deputy chief in the fire department’s 160-year history.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to a declaration filed by Roxana Avila-Cimpeanu, deputy director of the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, a number of Honduran children have been questioned by Department of Homeland Security officials.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mipcom Cannes attracted over 10 500 delegates from more than 100 countries in 2024 and is gearing up to another busy edition.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jacek Najder, Poland's representative to NATO, was also present, the country's Foreign Ministry said.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Frantzve is a real estate agent with The Corcoran Group in New York City, according to her LinkedIn profile.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Staffing firms must help clients unbundle jobs into tasks and outcomes, then match them with the right blend of full-time employees, freelancers, or AI agents.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The second certification is an advanced program that’s focused on industry leaders including people managers, C-suite personnel, and high-potential employees.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, in January, Chase was arrested and charged with simple battery after allegedly hitting an Atlanta-area sports bar manager in the face.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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The recording was apparently not disclosed to defense attorney Barnett, who could have used it to discredit Neary’s testimony.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s attorneys on Thursday had submitted an emergency request to pause a lower-court ruling, which barred Cook’s firing from taking effect while her lawsuit against the president’s action continues.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The meeting will be attended by the Israeli foreign and defense ministers as well as the leadership of the Israeli military and security services, the source said.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Commissary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissary. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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