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as in analyzed
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
the company assayed a sample of the rock to see if it contained gold in quantities worth mining
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2
as in tried
to make an effort to do
assaying the task of writing his autobiography
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The President appeared to be referring to footage published by digital news outlet the News Movement and analyzed by BBC News.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026 -
The study analyzed destinations across five data points, including the cost of a wellness treatment, the price of healthy food in the area, the fees for a multiday retreat, the cost of a drop-in yoga class, and the rate of local taxi fare.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The third witness to testify Wednesday was Juan Lopez Vega, deputy field office director of ICE's enforcement and removal operations in Miami, who unsuccessfully tried to quash a subpoena compelling him to show up in court.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Heather Myers, Founder and CEO of Spark no9, tried them all.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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They were shared again and again, dissected and debated by journalists, politicians, lawyers, activists and millions of people.—
Maggie Vespa,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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Support and apprehension from lobbyists, lawmakers Almost every lawmaker and lobbyist who testified for or against the bill as it was dissected for hours across three committee hearings supported the bill's intention.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lemon attempted to critique Haley’s statements that political leaders over the age of 75 should undergo competency testing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Following the scandal, the pair attempted a comeback under the name Rob & Fab.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The researchers examined genetic markers linked to how the body processes sugar, then used a technique called Mendelian randomisation to compare disease rates in people who were genetically predisposed to higher blood glucose.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the 14 agencies that Science examined, PhD departures outnumbered new hires in 2025 by a ratio of 11 to one, resulting in a net loss of 4,224 STEM PhDs.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Maduro’s capture, the assassination of Quds force chief Qassem Soleimani and the strikes on Iran’s nuclear program all correctly assessed their adversary’s relative inability to defend themselves or strike back.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Library officials announced the closure Friday, directing patrons to the Prairie Creek Branch Library at 9609 Lake June Road while repairs are assessed.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Assayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assayed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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