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consignment

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Definition of consignment

as in entrustment

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as in cargo

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Recent Examples of consignment Today, resale apps, consignment shops, and secondhand racks have gone fully mainstream—partly because of inflation, but also because younger consumers increasingly see bargain hunting as smart money management instead of a stigma. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026 Not to mention, there’s often a live DJ and chic consignment stand with trendy bathing suits and coverups for sale. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 There are no upfront costs to participate, and brands retain 100 percent of their revenue, a structure that departs from conventional wholesale or consignment frameworks. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Finally, consider finishing touches that will also be enjoyed for years to come; scour consignment sites like TheRealReal for rare or unique luxury ties or swap out a tie all together for the afterparty in place of a long scarf like this one with a subtle heart detail from Mulberry. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for consignment

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Noun

Kenneth has been charged with obstructing official business and wrongful entrustment.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
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

Definition of entrustment

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Toeing the line between a balloon, barrel, and cargo style, the Old Navy Utility Pants are a masterclass in merging trends.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
The delays at the Chinese ports have exacerbated conditions worldwide that have been driven by strong cargo demand resulting in an earlier-than-normal peak shipping season.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of cargo

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Regulation varies by state and there is currently no mandatory federal accreditation or licensing requirement for either body donation organizations or non-transplant tissue banks, which are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
The value of an accreditation depends on the independence of the issuing body, the depth of its standards and the strength of its review process.

— Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

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Each new shipment of sod that arrived in refrigerated trucks costs about $250,000 — and teams likely would have to replace that sod at least once during an NFL season.

— A.J. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Upon inspection, commercial vehicles receive a certificate that states the shipment must be held for further inspection at the delivery site by county agricultural offices.

— Lizzie Kane July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of shipment

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Beyond direct employment at the plant, regional analysts expect secondary economic benefits for parts suppliers, freight handlers, and local service businesses.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
Carvel had paid for his rig and his highly perishable freight with a $15 loan from his future wife, Agnes Stewart, and had grand plans.

— Nathan King, airmail.news, 9 July 2026

Definition of freight

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Investors should watch whether Nike’s return to sport translates into better sell-through, fewer promotions, cleaner inventory, and stronger demand in categories that matter.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The study proposes 12 strategies to strengthen the ecosystem, including expanding funding tools, improving tax incentives, supporting distribution and promotion, and recognizing the operational costs needed to build resilient production companies.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026

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