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Recent Examples of consignment
At the time, the rationale was clear: reducing friction for small consignments benefited consumers, supported small businesses, and allowed customs authorities to focus their resources on high-value or high-risk goods.
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Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Many Canadian wine importers operate on consignment, meaning they do not get paid until the product sells.
—Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Refresh Resale is a consignment shop for women, men, and children.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
And savvy spring wardrobe replenishers know how to make the most of an excellent resource: consignment shops.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Many Canadian wine importers operate on consignment, meaning they do not get paid until the product sells.
—Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Refresh Resale is a consignment shop for women, men, and children.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
And savvy spring wardrobe replenishers know how to make the most of an excellent resource: consignment shops.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consignment
Noun
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Russia later said the strike Friday targeted a cargo ship carrying military equipment.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Fewer ships mean fewer trucks picking up cargo, fewer planes moving goods, and less industrial activity overall.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Our shipment contained goods valued a little over $3,400.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Look beneath and there’s a web of illicit activity that’s propping up these shipments from China.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Shorter logistics chains cut freight expenses, shrink working-capital needs, and reduce scope-3 emissions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Trucking was just emerging from a three-year freight recession brought on by the pandemic.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
Noun
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In fact, Moody’s was quite clear that Maryland’s future unfunded mandates were the main cause.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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Our mandate is to provide safe entertainment where kids can be enthralled, excited and encouraged to set their imaginations free.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Noun
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All the iced tea pitchers on our list are dishwasher safe, but many require top rack loading or recommend hand washing.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Google and Microsoft now prioritize site loading speed.—
Mykola Lukashuk,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Kroger The chain grocery store is offering a digital coupon for Private Selection 6-pack of Angus Beef Chuck Patties — normally $12.99, but $6.99 with the National Hamburger Day promotion.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Also keep in mind, travel advisers could have access to different promotions and discount codes, so seek their help to save money, said Wilkerson.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The device would collect brainwave data during the workday and transmit it wirelessly to a human or machine overseer, who could intervene if the worker’s mental load falls outside the optimal range.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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In this case, wing flexibility is a crucial way to create more aerodynamic load.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Ventures by ExxonMobil and other companies would also have to go before the commission on any new project.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
27 May 2025
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Under the chairmanship of Brendan Carr, the commission has yet to publish the Jan. 8 Report and Order in the Federal Register — a crucial step that triggers the 30-month compliance clock.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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“Consignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consignment. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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