ascertained
Example Sentences
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Fire service officials have not ascertained which of the two buildings caught fire first.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
But from Thames Verlet drove straight to Marsden Wharf, where he visited the Rainbow Warrior, ate a piece of cake, and ascertained the schedule for the evening.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025
Both Prieur and Mafart had been involved in planning the operation back in Paris—it was Prieur who had first ascertained the ship’s itinerary by calling Lloyd’s of London and posing as a journalist.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025
The cause of the collapse is still to be ascertained, and investigations are under way according to state government officials.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025
Dr. Remile suddenly ascertained that I was due some government benefits, being the child of a veteran.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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