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asses

[as-iz] / ˈæs ɪz /


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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

In subsequent tweets, the “X” actor thanked the team behind the scenes that “busted their asses for 3 years” and made his “dream come to life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2023

I looked around at all the other workers on site busting their asses.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña