1
as in analyzing
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 trying
to make an effort to do
assaying the task of writing his autobiography
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Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses and analyzing evidence collected from the scene, Diagne’s vehicle and the Pflugerville home.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
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The family is covering the basic cost of testing materials, but the time spent analyzing the soil has been offered in kind.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ryan struck out Nolan Arenado and walked a batter but escaped the inning when Dalton Rushing threw the runner out trying to steal second base.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wearing a pom pom hat and mittens and shovel in hand, a smiling Michelle Wu is trying to convince residents that the massive snow mounds plaguing city streets are not a bad thing, but a joyful experience.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Their greatest pleasure in life is seeing their favorite band play live — grooving out, going nuts, and dissecting every second afterward.—
David Manheim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Sailors goalkeeper had just received a pass from a teammate and was attempting to control the ball.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Leslie scored twice for Ottawa, and Gwyneth Phillips made 21 saves, including one as Jill Saulnier was attempting to score in the third period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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That's also when trading for oil futures begins, and the price of crude will be a key gauge for assessing what the conflict could mean for the global economy and stocks .—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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After the initial consultation to determine a path forward through the appropriate IRS program, the investigation phase involves reviewing IRS transcripts, assessing filing compliance, gathering financial documentation and evaluating eligibility for available relief options.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Highlanders are joined by 10 other Orlando area teams striving to advance to the FHSAA state tournament, which moves to the University of North Florida in Jacksonville this year.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Baldacci Family Vineyards was founded by Brenda and Thomas Baldacci in 1998 and today their son Michael continues the legacy of fine winemaking, striving to craft bottles that reflect the distinct terroir in which they are grown while maintaining strict sustainability standards.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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New research from Southern Methodist University adds another piece to that debate, examining how digital media use may be linked to the kinds of words toddlers learn — and the family factors that shape how much screen time kids get.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, there have been various studies examining the trend, many reaching different conclusions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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