Commis in A Sentence

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    He was appointed intendantsecretary of Grenoble in 1758, secretary to the expedition for colonizing Cayenne in 1764, and "premier commis des batiments" and censor-royal for mathematical books in 1765.

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    Sir P. Julyan was appointed royal commis sioner on the civil establishments, and Sir P. Keenan on education; their work revived the reform movement in 1881.

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    The elders (Anciens, commis, ou deputez par la seigneurie on consistoire) were regarded as the essential part of the system.

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    There is much room for advancement as the commis chef learns each aspect of food service, from peeling vegetables to serving an attractive plate.

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    Trainee chefs or commis chefs, work three to six months in each section to gain experience in every area of the kitchen.