assigning

Example Sentences

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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

"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

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

Memories, associations and context all go into assigning value and meaning to an object.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

And the two of you sat, arranging families and assigning jobs.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead