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Recent Examples of entrustment
Duncan Disposal, also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, is accused of vicarious liability, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, and negligent entrustment.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrustment
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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
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According to prosecutors, Mizell acquired around 10 kilos of cocaine on consignment from a California supplier in August 2002.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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O’Hara was an outsider brought in with a mandate to reform the police department after the 2020 killing of George Floyd, which led to federal and state investigative findings of excessive force and racist policing practices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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This perpetual mandate provides the organization with a timeline for projects divorced from elections or the political developments in any member country.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
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And yet the series ends on a (slightly silly) note of female empowerment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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There’s a lot happening in this film — empowerment in motherhood, in age-gap friendships and what that offers you, and then also, at the same time, enjoying the making of art rather than the final product.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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This independent Butterfly accreditation verifies a brand’s commitment to high standards of environmental performance, social responsibility, governance, and innovation.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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All hospitals, as part of their accreditation, have emergency codes and plans for storms, abducted babies, gunmen on the premises.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The Goodwill Tour Continues In the past week, the supercarrier also welcomed delegations from Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Guyana, and Grenada, likely among the final such visits by foreign officials while the carrier was at sea.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Inside both chambers, the Republican supermajority approved a new congressional map splitting Memphis—the state’s only majority-Black city—into three pieces, eliminating Democratic Representative Steve Cohen’s seat and making Tennessee’s delegation nine Republicans and zero Democrats.—
Bruce Sibley,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Fireworks set off without authorization in Rome reportedly triggered a mass stampede of frightened horses during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s annual Republic Day parade, injuring multiple riders and animals.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Citigroup Top pick Citigroup is up 67% over the past 12 months with more room to run, Bank of America said after CEO Jane Fraser's investor day earlier this month, which included news of a $30 billion buyback authorization.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Kalshi has exploded in popularity since its inception, in large part due to its facilitation of bets on real-world event outcomes.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
28 May 2026
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Ostensibly brought on as a shooting specialist, Taylor didn’t limit her game to the perimeter, driving downhill and taking on facilitation duties at times.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Entrustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrustment. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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