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assignment

[uh-sahyn-muhnt] / əˈsaɪn mənt /




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Parmitano's assignment marks the first time an ESA astronaut has been selected for an Artemis mission.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

He took up the spontaneous change in assignment because he "wanted to earn some extra money", HTA manager Angfurba Sherpa tells the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If the latter happens, investors must buy SPY at $700 or adjust the put to avoid assignment.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He seems to think the assignment was to do a sort of Peter Sellers turn, as though under the impression that the project was a broad comedy like last year’s “Fackham Hall.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Coach A, seat 22B wasn’t just some random ticket assignment.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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