Example Sentences

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The only issue before the Polish court was determining whether it was issued in accordance with the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

In January 2024, Johnson was "determining a path forward" for the plaque, according to a spokesperson speaking with Roll Call.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

The most difficult task was determining that he was driven by hate, as the Department of Justice alleged, Dee Elder, a transgender woman from Aiken, South Carolina, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

The company also said at the time it was determining how to pass on his responsibilities while simplifying its organizational structure in the coming months.

From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2023

One of the first tasks assigned to the new technique was determining the age of the Clovis culture.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann