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Example Sentences
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In 2020, Justin joined the Washington bureau on temporary assignment to report on the U.S. economy’s struggles in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
But, of course, I had no work assignment, having been marked down for transport.
From Literature
“Can you tell me anything more about what our assignment will be? If you know, that is—I just want to do well,” I added hastily.
From Literature
Facing a formidable French side who know a bonus-point win will guarantee a record eighth title is a nightmare assignment for any visiting team aiming to end a dispiriting losing run.
From BBC
Writer-director Ian Tuason, in his first feature, handles the second of these assignments with gusto: The movie generates a pleasing fog of suspense as it makes the audience pay attention to each new audio cue.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
