assessing

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Caitlin and Grace had been believed to be fraternal twins because they developed in different amniotic sacs, but doctors found their markers were exactly the same while assessing Grace as a potential stem cell donor.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Prior to the 2000s, when the Fed communicated much less about the potential path of rates, investors resorted to extreme measures such as assessing the size of Alan Greenspan’s briefcase when he entered meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Another factor in assessing Leonard’s trade value and the Clippers’ motivation to move him is the ongoing NBA investigation involving team owner Steve Ballmer, Leonard and the now-bankrupt sustainable financial technology firm Aspiration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

This pattern is significant at the 95% confidence level that statisticians often use when assessing whether a pattern is genuine.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

She focused on each move, placing each foot meticulously, feeling the surface with her toes, assessing the texture, shifting her weight before she took the next step.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry