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assess

[uh-ses] / əˈsɛs /




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While local doctors have visited to assess the medical condition of the two sick crew, no permission was given to evacuate them to shore.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

F1 officials are meeting later on Saturday to assess the latest forecast and discuss whether to change the schedule.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips recently sent technical teams to assess their prospects in the Latin American country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

California laws generally dictate tax rates, but the assessor handles appeals, implements tax breaks and also finds new properties to assess — not just houses but also business holdings, boats and aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I might not be able to reliably assess my faltering brain, but here was proof on my wrist.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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