assigning
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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
Without assigning a sense of consequence, the money becomes meaningless to the kid, said Matt Chancey, a certified financial planner and founder of Tax Alpha Companies in Florida.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Responsibility can then remain diffuse, so people can talk about mistakes without the emotional hit of assigning blame.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Memories, associations and context all go into assigning value and meaning to an object.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Rainey instructed Byrdsong in the procedures for conducting his first test in the tunnel, assigning an experienced mechanic to assist his wet-behind-the-ears engineer.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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