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asses

[as-iz] / ˈæs ɪz /


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He said it was too early to asses the long-term impact but if prices remained high, "cabbies are going to have to work longer hours to make the money up".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

What he actually wrote was “dogs bark it, asses and mules bray it, and bilious bipeds whistle it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024

“We didn’t come cross-country to get our asses kicked. We came here to play our best baseball game, and our guys will be ready to go.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023

He acknowledged that it’s been difficult to asses his own situation and future while trying to keep his young team in playoff contention.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023

The difference between me and the others is that I was painfully aware of my ignorance, while others like Simmon bumbled around, making asses of themselves with their clumsy courting.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss