ascertaining
Example Sentences
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Her petition said they are still ascertaining the assets to be identified as separate and community property.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024
“Sourcing gold from the UAE is notoriously risky,” the report said, describing the difficulty in ascertaining the origins of the refined gold.
From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024
"Studying isolated enzymes is a powerful tool for ascertaining their activity and drawing conclusions about their functional role inside the plant cell," Hart explained.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
A patrol aircraft has "established contact with the vessel, ascertaining the safety of the crew," the navy says.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024
I’d had no way of ascertaining the quarter’s true purpose or powers.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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