assign
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The public, quite rationally, tends to assign blame to the party in power.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
In his petition, Bonta wrote that the sheriff’s department had planned to assign “12 employees working four days a week, five to seven hours each day” to count the votes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Bosses set priorities and assign tasks, while employees execute that vision using whatever resources and support are available.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
Did anyone summarize decisions and assign next steps?
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Putting his arm around her, he said, “Anyhow it’s over. And I’ve been thinking; maybe Harry Bryant can assign me to a—”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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