asses
1 Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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As the MPA strategy is moved to the implementation phase, Thompson said officials need to "properly and critically asses the pressures affecting or contributing to the declines of seabird populations".
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
“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 Competition Bureau's consultation, which closed last month, would asses whether the deal lessens competition in Canada's already concentrated banking industry where the top six lenders account for more than 80% of the banking assets.
From Reuters • Jul. 10, 2023
“Can you please not compliment the person trying to drag our asses back to camp?”
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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