was assessing
- past progressive of assess.
Example Sentences
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The direct military threat posed to Australia was not well understood by the public, the report said, adding that it was assessing Beijing's capability and not its intentions.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
Stifel analyst Brian Chin said that Micron was the first stock that came to mind when he was assessing rally potential in a peacetime scenario, as memory has become the “epitome” of a risk asset.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
He was arrested after the force said it was assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material with Epstein.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
The IPC said it was "assessing the impact on Games operations, in particular on travel" and remains in close contact with all delegations competing at the Games.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
Travis looked us all over once and then back again, like he was assessing us.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
