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[uh-sahyn-muhnt] / əˈsaɪn mənt /




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The allure of this assignment, in her home city, is undeniable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In March, she was paid by a staffing agency to post a TikTok highlighting her trips to New York City and various beach locales while on assignment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Last summer, she worked as the Baltimore Banner’s general assignment sports intern as a member of the Sports Journalism Institute’s 2025 class.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Students were encouraged to experiment with AI; for one assignment, Sato incorporated an AI-generated food truck into a logo design.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“Attention up here, everyone. Your next assignment will be a group project.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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