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assign

[uh-sahyn] / əˈsaɪn /




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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

Now the City Circle’s packed with refugees, and the Peacekeepers are going door to door, breaking into places if they have to, to assign houseguests.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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