assigning

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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

It requires assigning a numerical value to quality improvements, which varies highly by individual preference or income.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Calling the US air traffic control system "old" and in need of an upgrade, Homendy urged against assigning blame.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The airline said it would be contacting customers “proactively” about assigning them new flights once Israel’s airspace reopened.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

“She did you a favor by not assigning you to the warfront— She’ll be upset you’re slapping. Won’t she mark it on your record? You don’t want to be kicked out like some street con.”

From "Legend" by Marie Lu