consigned to oblivion

Example Sentences

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In a statement last week, she said: "We will not allow the blood of these dear ones to be consigned to oblivion or the truth to be lost in the dust."

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

He knew that his readers would decide whether his writing would be consigned to oblivion or not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Instead, she offers resonant reflections as “true acts of attention” that are meant to help us slow down and remember things that matter too much to be consigned to oblivion.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2022

Part of it is the elusiveness and mystery of bringing an animal consigned to oblivion back from the dead.

From The Guardian • Feb. 26, 2021

“Loose sleeves and a jacket!” almost gasped Phillis, for the princess skirts were then worn, and jackets were consigned to oblivion for the time being.

From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette