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consignment

noun as in entrusting, handing over

noun as in something entrusted to another's care

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"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.

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Despite expressing concern about Israel's conduct of the war, Biden never threatened to end US diplomatic, financial and military support, with the exception of one consignment of 2,000 pound bombs.

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Forensics teams found Burton's fingerprints and DNA on both drug consignments, and the adapted fuel tank.

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

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

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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