1
as in realized
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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2
as in found
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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But as Sophie Turner began appearing in movies and TV shows outside of the Song of Ice and Fire universe, the world quickly realized that the lady has real range.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2024 -
The sooner that is realized, the easier all paths become.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Man Charged with Manslaughter After Student, 20, Died in Alleged Off-Campus Fraternity Hazing The fraternity was founded nationally in 1906.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Carney has emphasized Canada’s founding nations, the United Kingdom and France, since becoming prime minister after the resignation of Justin Trudeau.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Foreign objects being discovered in food is a relatively rare recall reason, with more common reasons including bacterial or viral contamination or the presence of undeclared allergens.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, more than 100,000 pounds of turkey kielbasa products were recalled after the product was discovered to have fragments of bone inside.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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As a player, Clark learned from some of the best minds in the sport.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lady Gaga’s Coachella 2025 performance had everything her fans learned to expect from her, including dramatic fashion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 Apr. 2025
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The mic operator can be heard apologizing after bumping the president.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Afterwards, a smaller 8-inch model of Herman comes out of bigger Herman’s body alive and well, having heard Keats’ speech.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The power-reserve indicator, previously located at 12 o’clock, has been moved to the movement side and is now visible through the back of the watch.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Its research had located nearby properties that had sold for more.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As crews sawed the legs, the tower buckled and fell across South Osage Street, damaging power lines.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Han Kang’s latest novel, a character saws off the tips of two of her fingers in a woodworking accident.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Ascertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascertained. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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