assigning

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But both actors argue the show is less interested in assigning blame than exploring an uncomfortable situation from multiple perspectives.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

When assigning sections, Millepied used a curatorial eye to give the choreographers portions of music he knew they’d be able to experiment with and make the most of.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Instead of introducing a topic in class and assigning exercises about it at home, teachers assign a chatbot-enabled at-home exploration of a new topic and discuss it in class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"Investors continue to embrace the AI boom while assigning a higher probability to an eventual agreement between Washington and Tehran," Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management wrote in a commentary.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

After Seabiscuit’s extraordinarily easy win in Tijuana, the Bay Meadows racing secretary had proposed assigning him 136 pounds, but Howard had intercepted him and charmed 3 pounds off of his horse’s impost.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand