Example Sentences

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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

British energy major Shell said it was assessing damage at the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant, Pearl GTL, after an attack by Iran on the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Eugenie's departure from Anti-Slavery International comes after the Charity Commission confirmed it was "assessing concerns" about a separate charity, The Anti-Slavery Collective, which the princess co-founded in 2017.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Thames Valley Police announced on Tuesday it was assessing a complaint by anti-monarchy group Republic over the alleged sharing of confidential material by Andrew with Epstein.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Travis looked us all over once and then back again, like he was assessing us.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline