assign
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Some properties assign security guards to ask young shoppers to show identification at the entrance, while others rely on specially trained staff to selectively kick out troublemakers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Some systems assign scores that assess the system’s confidence in a prediction.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
Without a patient’s full history, it’s impossible to assign the event to Foundayo, Shin said, pointing out that the pill had been “put through the clinical trial ringer” prior to its launch.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
For example, researchers can randomly assign plots of forest to receive nest boxes in order to test whether they help songbird populations grow.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
"You've all done so well. It was difficult to assign the parts for our recital. We have two lead roles in the dance—a princess and a prince."
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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