consignment

Example Sentences

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The UK government has criticised delays in aid being allowed into Gaza after a consignment of more than 1,100 tents it sent to the strip took more than a year to arrive.

From BBC

But Saturday's consignment was the first of reprocessed uranium to be observed for three years, it added.

From Barron's

"The fire spread to every corner -- I don't know if any consignment could escape," said one exhausted firefighter, whose uniform was greyed and hands blackened.

From Barron's

The UN denies his allegations, arguing that its consignments are bar-coded and traceable.

From BBC

"It is quite clear that you were tasked with ensuring the safety of the consignment and its onward transmission," the judge said.

From BBC