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Recent Examples of consignment
Below, two Southern consignment experts speak to six categories of belongings that usually won't make it onto store racks and why.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The 2,500 square feet in the basement, where Bushey sold his consignment and secondhand gear, will be used for inventory.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Strollers on sale at the Just Between Friends pop-up consignment sale at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Buy special occasion clothes secondhand Visit your local consignment shop or used clothing bins, and pick up all manner of outfits—from a princess dress to a tiny suit—for a fraction of its retail cost.
—Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The 2,500 square feet in the basement, where Bushey sold his consignment and secondhand gear, will be used for inventory.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Strollers on sale at the Just Between Friends pop-up consignment sale at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Buy special occasion clothes secondhand Visit your local consignment shop or used clothing bins, and pick up all manner of outfits—from a princess dress to a tiny suit—for a fraction of its retail cost.
—Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consignment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consignment
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Duncan Disposal, also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, is accused of vicarious liability, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, and negligent entrustment.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Constitution’s crown jewel was the entrustment of the power to take the nation to war exclusively to Congress, leaving to the president authority to respond unilaterally to sudden attacks that had already broken the peace.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
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At least 12 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, including 5 tankers and 7 cargo ships, data from Marine Traffic showed.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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In total, 25 ships transited Hormuz on Thursday including cargo, container and other vessel classes, in addition to the tankers, according to Kpler.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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And the Department of Health and Human Services took grant programs related to safety, community engagement and parents attending college, plus foreign medical school accreditation.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The university holds official accreditation as an Academic Center of Excellence in Cyber Security Research and Education from the National Cyber Security Center.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Alleged Russian propagandists, including a social media influencer identified as Alexandra Jost, as well as firms and people helping Russia fund its war via the shipment and export of oil were also targeted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The broader implication for logistics leaders is that modern shipment behavior doesn't always align with infrastructure models originally designed around standardization.—
Omar Leigh,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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However researchers say there is not a process to evaluate whether schools are fully adhering to the mandate.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Public health specialists have warned that military members may suffer unnecessary complications from the flu after the vaccination mandate was ended and fear that severe cases will continue to climb in subsequent flu seasons if preventive vaccinations aren't given to those most at risk.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Spalding contends that the container manufacturers sold equipment at inflated prices to leasing companies, ocean carriers and logistics providers, which then incorporated those costs into lease rates, freight charges and transportation fees.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Until a final deal is inked and verified, expect continued caution from the global shipping industry which means continued pressure on freight costs.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Henderson Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig is the only coach who has been with the organization from Day 1, and could be in line for the ultimate promotion.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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An individual used a promotion for a 5% discount off their fare, but the price to get to The Grove was actually about 50 cents higher than that of those who didn't receive a discount.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As a delivery truck backs up to the loading dock of a warehouse on a 1,000-acre apple farm in LaFayette, New York, a worker rolls up the door to the cargo area, revealing 35 three-foot-tall bags filled with 5,000 pounds of weed.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Folding laundry, loading dishwashers, cleaning kitchens, and navigating cluttered homes require many of the same perception, manipulation, and reasoning capabilities that would eventually allow robots to operate independently on a battlefield.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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“Consignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consignment. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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