1
as in to discover
to come to an awareness of
was immediately able to ascertain that the girl was uncomfortable talking about her life at home
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
ascertained that their old colonial-era house had once functioned as a tavern
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Recent Examples of ascertain
By making the system-wide prompt publicly available, the public can help ascertain whether the instructions are on-target or off-target.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
This may seem in stark opposition to the aforementioned acoustic piety, but these dueling approaches form a beautiful medley of opposites, placing all things human right alongside all things divine, as Christophe attempts to ascertain the nature of both.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Barber further added that the project aims to ascertain if humanoid robots in general can be part of a permanent renovation team, add value to the project, and operate safely in sites that are hectic by nature.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Taylor believed there was an objectively correct productivity level that could be ascertained as certainly as gravity.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
This may seem in stark opposition to the aforementioned acoustic piety, but these dueling approaches form a beautiful medley of opposites, placing all things human right alongside all things divine, as Christophe attempts to ascertain the nature of both.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Barber further added that the project aims to ascertain if humanoid robots in general can be part of a permanent renovation team, add value to the project, and operate safely in sites that are hectic by nature.
—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Taylor believed there was an objectively correct productivity level that could be ascertained as certainly as gravity.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The largest Roman bathhouse complex ever discovered in the Netherlands has surfaced, shedding new light on the wealth and importance of the ancient Roman city of Ulpia Noviomagus.
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As subsidies fade and utilization costs become more visible, companies are beginning to discover that inference isn’t free.
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.
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His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.
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The need behind Tuesday's effort is bigger than many realize.
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How visual clutter quietly overstimulates the brain Visual noise adds up faster than most people realize.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts, police said.
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Police have sought Sanchez-Munoz in a pair of standoffs — one in Kansas City and another in Independence — but so far have not located him.
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The area, located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, is filled with shallow, unmarked graves, the FHD team said.
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Justices heard the case in January but have yet to issue a ruling.
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.
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The initial reason for the date requirement – which began in the 1940s – was to determine if a ballot that had been received after the election had been sent before the polls closed.
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Actual salary increases will vary among employees because some of the funding is being used for market adjustments, and employee compensation is also determined by placement on the salary schedule, according to the district.
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