Cryptic crossword clue
Not much time before journalist’s reassigned 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SECONDED

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The straight part
We know that "reassigned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reassigned = seconded.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SECONDED mean?

SECONDED verb
  1. To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)
  2. To follow in the next place; to succeed.
  3. To climb after a lead climber.
SECONDED verb
  1. To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
  2. To assist or support; to back.
  3. To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from the English adjective above.)
  4. To accompany by singing as the second performer.

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