consignments
- plural of consignment.
Example Sentences
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Consignments of arms exports must be approved by several ministries, coordinated by the Federal Chancellery.
From Reuters • Mar. 23, 2022
“Concerts went to zero. Lessons dropped to 5% of what it was. We’re seeing a lot of repair business from people who are stuck at home and want to play. Consignments are up a lot.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2021
Consignments that previously moved with minimal fuss now need voluminous paperwork including customs declarations and, for food products, health certificates.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2021
Consignments of Mark VI. and Mark VII. will be sent separately as you suggest.
From Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 by Hamilton, Ian, Sir
Consignments of money, food, and clothing, had, he observed, already been transmitted to Mogador to trustworthy agents, for immediate distribution among the sufferers.
From Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 by Loewe, Louis
