Sometimes, semantics prevails over the formal assignment of grammatical gender (agreement 'in sensu').

In addition to formal assignments, staff were encouraged to pursue unauthorized "bootleg" research, provided that it was not too exotic.

Do you wish a formal assignment of captain's duties?

Upon arriving at Richmond, Jackson presented himself to the state governor and requested a formal military assignment.

Advanced students don't have formal assignments but turn in work regularly and receive detailed criticism.

"This free demonstration will make most people glad to make the formal assignment, and you won't be able to sell many more androids."

"I guess we should wait for Cambridge's final report before making the formal assignment," he added.

Only five of the eleven were given formal assignments in the Apollo Program, and these were all non-flying.

He joined Lee's headquarters unsolicited, and wore out his welcome hanging around without formal assignment.

Anyhow, while you are one of the few who escaped the formal assignment, over the years I have come to consider you my only real adviser.