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[uh-sahyn-muhnt] / əˈsaɪn mənt /




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His assignment now is different from when he left the Fed in 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Their return - the longest gap between games by a side in Premier League history - and first assignment was chastening and a reminder that survival will be no easy task.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

In a corresponding move, they designated right-hander Jonathan Hernández for assignment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Because the Dodgers want to keep Ohtani in the lineup, he’ll have to build up in games rather than going on a minor-league rehab assignment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Kumu Whitman explains that our assignment is to choose a waterway like a river or stream and study a section of it.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

But I’m starting to get choosier, turning down some potential assignments and not pursuing others.

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

Martin’s assignments at the department have also included serving as acting U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

"Seafarers should not be forced or compelled to endanger their lives by sailing through conflict zones. Nor should they face the risk of reprisal by shipowners if they decline these assignments," said Mantoo.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Immediately, I thought of how many of my peers complained that her assignments were too difficult, and her film choices were too unconventional to analyze easily, even for college-level writers.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

By the way, Mrs. Miller says I’m not allowed to write about poop for class assignments anymore.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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