ascertained
Example Sentences
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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
However, Mr Brookes said it was unclear how the Turkish police ascertained he had been driving at speed.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2025
By applying cenotectic physics to known conditions on various distant worlds, the researchers ascertained how water on these icy distant bodies could remain liquid enough to sustain life.
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2025
But no; they ascertained that the smell was coming from their clothes.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
