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[uh-sahyn-muhnt] / əˈsaɪn mənt /




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The allure of this assignment, in her home city, is undeniable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In March, she was paid by a staffing agency to post a TikTok highlighting her trips to New York City and various beach locales while on assignment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

This spring, she asked Kanjorski and others to submit their chatlog history with each assignment, so she could evaluate how they interacted with AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

It’s a big assignment and he’ll be working on his mental part of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Still, now, hours after my assignment, I can feel it beating so hard against my chest I think it might bruise my ribs.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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