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He gave in and was assigned to an army medical unit for a year -- where he met contract soldiers trying to find a way out.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A department spokesperson said 14 officers and two sergeants have been barred from having public contact and assigned to administrative duties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The Colorado woman went to the local cops for help; the detective assigned to her case sent warrants to Google and mobile providers, hoping to find the identity of her digital tormentor.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Of the 68 participants enrolled, half were assigned to the real gait retraining group.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Sometimes you’re on laundry, other seasons you’re assigned to dish duty in the kitchen or compost shoveling.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy