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Recent Examples of consignment
The second method, introduced in 2021, applies only to low-value consignments—goods worth €150 or less, excluding items such as alcohol and tobacco.
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Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And in this economy, not having stock out on consignment is an asset for an independent jeweler without the means to hedge gold, as the mega brands in Place Vendôme might do.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
Built in 1876 for the Meader Furniture Company, the High Victorian Italianate-style building began housing a charitable consignment shop a few decades later.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Also, be sure to check out online consignment platforms like Chairish and 1stDibs, where original pieces from the 1960s and 1970s are highly collectible.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
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Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And in this economy, not having stock out on consignment is an asset for an independent jeweler without the means to hedge gold, as the mega brands in Place Vendôme might do.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
Built in 1876 for the Meader Furniture Company, the High Victorian Italianate-style building began housing a charitable consignment shop a few decades later.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Also, be sure to check out online consignment platforms like Chairish and 1stDibs, where original pieces from the 1960s and 1970s are highly collectible.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consignment
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The Dream Chaser is designed to deliver cargo and eventually people to orbit, landing as gently as a commercial airliner.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The average cargo ship produces a steady rumble between about 20 and 200 hertz, roughly the same low-frequency band as a bass speaker, at a volume that’s on par with a chainsaw at close range.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Morro Bay was once a bustling port city that primarily dealt in the shipment of dairy and beef from the local ranches in the area.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately the shipment came through, however, Gasich said three of her lines from the UK, Spain and France recently canceled their shipments, which contained most of her shop’s Halloween and holiday items.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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Yet, FedStart, the Palantir program Ōura mentioned in the press release, is a software-as-a-service that helps companies cut back on potentially years of accreditation work needed before deploying software to the federal government, and has little to do with the company’s consumer business.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Davis noted that some child care providers have this accreditation, but most don’t.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Falling freight rates have been a byproduct of the slowing container demand, with Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) measuring a 3 percent weekly decline to $2,044 per 40-foot container.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the team has mitigated what would have been an unmanageable $180 million hit by rebalancing sourcing away from China, renegotiating vendor terms and optimizing freight.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ladapo announced that Florida would be working to end all vaccine mandates in the state.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Venice chief Alberto Barbera staying put Prior to Venice, rumors began to swirl about who might replace artistic director Alberto Barbera, whose current mandate expires after the 2026 edition.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Beyond sports-specific performance metrics, biomechanics research has long shown that altering the properties of playing surfaces changes muscle stiffness, joint loading and range of motion.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Free reMarkable mobile and desktop apps allow for loading in notes and documents needed for the coming work day.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Sep. 2025
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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During one promotion, the Front Door Protection System was available for 60% off (bringing the price down to $279).—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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It’s finished in a beautiful coat of light green and has loads of chrome trim and a black roof.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Consignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consignment. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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