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Anything short of that will consign future generations to untold suffering, the European Union’s top climate official, Frans Timmermans, told delegates in the waning hours of the summit.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2021

After reading Sasakawa’s powerful account, I am confident that we will consign leprosy to history.

From Nature • Mar. 3, 2019

Perhaps the chief will consign himself to the role of a dissenter on his own court, mastering the craft and planting seeds for the day when the court’s balance shifts again.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2016

Until the Mets find a way to build, or buy, a better lineup, they will consign their young ace to weeks like the one Harvey just had: 16 innings, 2 runs, no decisions.

From New York Times • May 13, 2013

Lord Palmerston will have less labour thrown upon him by his official post, than the Penny Post will consign him to every hour of the day.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various