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assignment

[uh-sahyn-muhnt] / əˈsaɪn mənt /




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The risk: Intel builds upon its extraordinary gains and keeps rising, which would obligate investors to sell the stock, or to manage the short call to avoid assignment.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

And it was a homework assignment, completed in that very room, that ultimately led to her music career.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The only variable is a case assignment wheel.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

He added it was unclear how long the additional resources would remain in the area, saying they could be reshuffled if they were needed in downtown L.A. or moved to another assignment as necessary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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