ascertained
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Further tests were done by a pathologist and forensic anthropologist, but a cause of death could not be ascertained.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
She’s ascertained that she’s not a child and not an adult; not the sick little girl named Marcy who she used to be, nor her maker’s favorite.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 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
Norfolk Police said the cause of death could not be ascertained from the post-mortem examination on Thursday.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024
I can’t see the difference, but since I’ve already ascertained that it’s a bad idea to argue with August, I oblige.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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