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commissary

noun

ˈkä-mə-ˌser-ē

Definition of commissary

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 The screen-testing room here is at the end of the commissary hall. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026 When Sarsour asked for an adequate diet to stabilize his blood sugar levels, he was told to purchase BBQ pork rinds from the commissary, even though that food would violate his religious beliefs and dietary restrictions, his attorneys said. — CBS News, 9 June 2026 When Sarsour asked for an adequate diet to stabilize his blood sugar levels, he was told to purchase BBQ pork rinds from the commissary, even though that food would violate his religious beliefs and dietary restrictions, his attorneys said. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 Incarcerated people use earnings from their work to purchase food and hygiene products from the commissary. — Julia Bowling, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for commissary

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Noun

Travis Medema, chief deputy for the Oregon State Fire Marshall, said his office will use FireSat to plan escape routes and monitor fires.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
With the help of a family friend, a retired deputy sheriff, Robinson’s parents persuaded him to surrender to authorities, according to charging documents.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of deputy

Noun

The representative then asked for an explanation for why that much water was needed.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
The superstar couple wed in a ceremony on July 3, which was officiated by actor and comedian Adam Sandler, a representative for Swift confirmed to ABC News at the time.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of representative

Noun

These gateways address growing concerns about ungoverned AI agents directly interacting with production systems, offering vital governance, security, cost management, and observability.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
The agent confiscated the letter, carried by Cuban businessman Roberto Carlos Chamizo, and sent him back to Havana.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of agent

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Kenneth Malin, the West Cedar Creek MUD’s general manager, did not respond to a message requesting comment on the district’s discussions with Diode.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
England manager Graham Taylor’s standing with the English media and public never recovered.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of manager

Noun

News cameras will be allowed to record and broadcast much of the hearing, the judge ruled last week over the objections of Robinson’s attorneys.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The crucial pretrial hearing was pushed back as prosecutors and defense attorneys sparred over what evidence could be presented and if cameras would be allowed in the courtroom.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of attorney

Noun

One of the activists detained by police was Itamar Ben-Gvir, who today serves as Israel’s public security minister and oversees the police, which Emanuel dryly noted was representative of Israel’s overall political direction in the last 15 years.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ortiz, of La Mirada, is a branch pest control manager and a minister.

— Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

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