consignment

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Recent Examples of consignment Hauser & Wirth have an outpost here, and Koller Auctions, the leading Swiss auction house accepts consignments at any time. Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025 Downstairs sells what Wilderness Exchange has been known for over its nearly 25 years of business: an array of consignment and second-hand gear under its name. Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2025 Lucius Elliot, head of contemporary marquee auctions, said in the period between securing consignments for the November auctions and actually selling them this week, the market had settled. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Total revenue fell 11 percent to $73.0 million from $82.0 million, which included a 3.5 percent increase in consignment revenue to $59.9 million from $57.8 million. Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consignment 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consignment
Noun
  • Dex gives him mouth-to-mouth to revive him and then … leaves him on the cargo ship.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Twelve cargo carriers operate from Colombia and nine from Ecuador.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, for time-sensitive shipments, Priam provides fast and reliable transport with priority handling through Air Freight solutions.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
  • This season, Avianca Cargo made record-breaking flower shipments from South America.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The income numbers were a heavy improvement from the year-ago quarter, which saw a $442 million loss and $839 million in EBITDA, largely on the back of higher freight rates due to mass rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The retailer took an $80 million loss due to elevated freight costs in its fourth quarter of 2021 reported on March 2.
    Jeff Nash, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Musk had not faced questions since taking the lead on Trump's mandate to dismantle federal agencies.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The Charlotte Ledger newsletter first wrote about Belk’s return-to-office mandate.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The first phase of the Pavilion renovation, addressing backstage infrastructure such as artist facilities and loading areas, is already underway, according to comments and photographs provided by Ravinia President and CEO Jeff Haydon.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
  • And Hyundai designed the cargo area to sit lower than the average SUV for easier loading and unloading.
    Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • What: Dom Dolla and Diplo headline this party alongside brand promotions by CELSIUS, Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi, Verizon, U.S. Polo Assn., St. James Iced Tea.
    Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Minnesota’s approach to charitable gambling has evolved over the years, guided by laws aimed at balancing the regulation of gambling activities with the promotion of charitable causes.
    Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The cargo ship, which wrecked in 1857, had been carrying a load of gold.
    Bethany Bruner, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
  • An expert shares simple tips to enhance your appliance and achieve sparkling dishes after every load.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This growth was driven by higher transaction fees and commissions, which rose by 32.0% to $1.42 billion.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
  • She was charged with grand larceny and administering a drug in commission of a felony, per Nevada court records.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025

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“Consignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consignment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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