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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

Creators also have to provide a description of the game and a content maturity label, which is used to assign it to an appropriate age range.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

If the weaving room is short of workers, Mr. Marsden may assign me another loom.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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