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сдава́ть в архи́в fig

consign sth to history

преда́ть что-ли́бо забве́нию

consign sth to oblivion

предава́ть забве́нию

consign to oblivion

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Weir's stick was consigned to the flames after him, reportedly making rare turnings in the fire. en.wikipedia.org

Gas lanterns and kerosene lamps were thus also consigned to history. en.wikipedia.org

Thousands of volumes were thus being consigned to dumpsters and a whole literature was in danger of being lost. en.wikipedia.org

Many new parts in pieces now consigned to oblivion followed. en.wikipedia.org

As the nation entered the 20th century, farmers were consigned to supporting roles in the new industrial society. en.wikipedia.org

The decision to raze the community put the many families out of their residences, consigning to memory the history of the village. en.wikipedia.org

Let us represent worthily for once the foul brood to which a cruel fate consigned us! en.wikipedia.org

Therefore, most galleons were originally consigned for trade, although those captured by rival states were usually put into military service. en.wikipedia.org

Artists who failed to meet the standards of political correctness were consigned to unemployment. en.wikipedia.org

His parents traveled away and consigned him at age three to thirteen to his aunt. en.wikipedia.org

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