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Recent Examples of consignment
Zoom in: San Francisco already has a high concentration of secondhand stores across the city, ranging from traditional options like Goodwill and Salvation Army to high-end boutique consignments and resale retailers like Crossroads Trading Co. and Buffalo Exchange.
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Nadia Lopez, Axios, 15 Apr. 2025
India is suitable as a yarn source for multiple reasons, including the neighboring country’s competitive rates, its capacity to deliver larger consignments on time and local yarn mills struggling with inconsistent gas and power supply.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Global art sales dropped 12 percent by value in 2023, and big-ticket consignments have become harder to secure.
—Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
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.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Nadia Lopez, Axios, 15 Apr. 2025
India is suitable as a yarn source for multiple reasons, including the neighboring country’s competitive rates, its capacity to deliver larger consignments on time and local yarn mills struggling with inconsistent gas and power supply.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Global art sales dropped 12 percent by value in 2023, and big-ticket consignments have become harder to secure.
—Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
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.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consignment
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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
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In early September, customs authorities at the port of Marseille and at Charles de Gaulle Airport, outside Paris, refused to allow two separate shipments of El Mordjene to enter French territory.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The company suspended rail shipments of autos from Mexico to the U.S.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Although attendees didn’t know it at the time, Aurora trucks were already on the road running driverless in commercial freight hauling – a world first.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Regardless of how the tariff situation plays out for goods flown out of China and the Asia Pacific region, the uncertainty is leading the air freight sector to a slower year than originally anticipated.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 May 2025
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Musk's push for a mandate that federal employees should send short emails listing weekly accomplishments was overruled by some Cabinet heads and was one of several ways his Silicon Valley background clashed with the ways of Washington.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Listen to this article MIAMI — The Miami Heat’s approach to free agency last summer was simplicity, that Jimmy Butler would return hungry for an extension, the core would meet Pat Riley’s mandate of elevated attendance, Jaime Jaquez Jr. would make sophomore strides.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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An image capture taken from handout video footage shows escaped inmates running through the loading dock at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 16, 2025.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
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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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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
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User Experience Vibe coding can add cognitive load for users by introducing unnecessary steps.—
Naresh Prajapati,
Forbes.com,
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 6 Jun. 2025.
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