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assignation

[as-ig-nay-shuhn] / ˌæs ɪgˈneɪ ʃən /


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While maintaining a fragile—and heartrending—composure, Ms. Manville’s Jocasta also reveals that she was not Laius’ only victim; it is implied that he was killed while heading to some sort of unsavory assignation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

A Scottish government spokesperson added that the assignation statement, which transfers rights to another party, was made in accordance with the relevant legislation.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025

Jerry Zaks’ determinedly sunny production of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” is content to serve as an assignation between a megastar and his legion of fans.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2022

The lucrative assignation of World Cup soccer venues depended on the highest bidder.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2022

Scarcely would the memories of past hours rise hazily within her, scarcely would she think of the assignation for the following day.

From The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java by Louis Couperus




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