consignments

noun

Definition of consignmentsnext
plural of consignment
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as in licences

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as in cargoes

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  1. cargoes
  2. delegations
  3. promotions
  4. bales
  5. authorizations
  6. payloads
  7. packages
  8. burdens
Noun
  • The leggings are also two of Oprah’s go-to pant styles — comfy joggers and cargos — joined together in a single pair.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Another company, Venture Global through the Calcasieu Pass facility in Louisiana, sold 360 cargoes to the spot market since the Russian invasion occurred.
    Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of cargoes
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  • Led dozens of delegations of international observers to various countries to help ensure elections were free and fair.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024
  • In the coming weeks, local legislative delegations will hold daytime forums to hear from the public.
    Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of delegations
Noun
  • Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.
    Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nike's overreliance on promotions, for example, weakened its premium image.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promotions
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  • India’s production decreased by -500,000 bales to 24 million.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2024
  • In recent years, one of the farm’s employees, Juan Ramirez, has crafted giant minions out of hay bales that are visible from the freeway.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of bales
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  • With less than a month until he is set to give up the Oval Office, Biden gave sweeping authorizations on Tuesday to a slew of legislation that does everything from targeting child abuse to designating the balk eagle as the country’s national bird.
    Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
  • That legislation would have funded the government through March 14, extend the farm bill for one year and appropriate roughly $100 billion in disaster relief and $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers, among other authorizations.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of authorizations
Noun
  • Blue Ghost is designed to deliver 10 payloads.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The payloads will include experiments to study lunar geology, test new technologies for future human missions, and gather data on the Moon’s environment.
    Zhenbo Wang, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of payloads
Noun
  • Some Republicans in the Senate, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), have argued that the best path forward is to split priorities into two reconciliation packages, one focusing on border and immigration and the second focusing on tax cuts.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The federal stimulus packages provided one-time (pandemic emergency) funds for higher education.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of packages
Noun
  • For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of burdens
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