My 'assignment' was to clean the equipment. = They gave me the 'assignment' of cleaning the equipment.
The article discusses the recent 'assignment' of senators to some of the more powerful committees.
The reporter's 'assignment' is to interview the candidate.
(..) Fine. I will also fix the hobo suit. - You're the best of the best, E. - Yes, I know, darling. I know. Don't answer it, honey, I got it! - Hello? - We have a new assignment for you. - How soon can you get here? - I'll leave tomorrow morning. - See you there. - Goodbye. (..)2004 The Incredibles
(..) Meta-man. Express elevator. Dynaguy, snag on takeoff. Splashdown, sucked into a vortex. No capes! Now, go on. Your new suit will be finished before your next assignment. You know I'm retired from hero work. As am I, Robert. Yet, here we are. E, I only need a patch job. For sentimental reasons. (..)2004 The Incredibles