ascertained
Example Sentences
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Fire service officials have not ascertained which of the two buildings caught fire first.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
She’s ascertained that she’s not a child and not an adult; not the sick little girl named Marcy who she used to be, nor her maker’s favorite.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025
Both Prieur and Mafart had been involved in planning the operation back in Paris—it was Prieur who had first ascertained the ship’s itinerary by calling Lloyd’s of London and posing as a journalist.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025
However, Mr Brookes said it was unclear how the Turkish police ascertained he had been driving at speed.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2025
I can’t see the difference, but since I’ve already ascertained that it’s a bad idea to argue with August, I oblige.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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