evaluating

present participle of evaluate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evaluating Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota said Monday that passing the bill would be a fitting way to honor Graham but stopped short of committing to bringing it to the floor, saying leaders were still evaluating a path forward. Nik Popli, Time, 14 July 2026 Pacino, who studied method acting under Strasberg, will lead a jury of actors and filmmakers, evaluating independent films and performances for the 10th edition of the festival. Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 July 2026 Currently, families are encouraged to report missing relatives through the government’s Patria digital platform, although Rodríguez acknowledged officials are evaluating additional reporting mechanisms as recovery efforts continue. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Currently, there are 277 sensors spread across Chicago, evaluating our air every 10 minutes. Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The discussion explores different levels of care, including in-home support, assisted living, and memory care while offering guidance on evaluating care needs, lifestyle preferences, and long-term planning. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 For security leaders evaluating or renewing MDR, the shift raises a few questions. Kamal Shah, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The therapy remains controversial among mainstream oncologists, in part because there are few rigorous clinical studies evaluating its efficacy. Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The job includes evaluating meals, plus providing guidance and training to program operators. Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
Verb
  • If a contract is trading at 70 cents, for example, the market is estimating a roughly 70% chance the event will happen, according to Sports Illustrated.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Those with humanitarian statuses such as refugees and people granted asylum are no longer eligible, with the state department of social services estimating that 72,000 Californians will lose their benefits.
    Lizzie Kane July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • On his university webpage, Carpenter wrote that his research in marine conservation biology centered on assessing the extinction risks to fish species and plants.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Eike Schmidt, a former director of the Uffizi Galleries, is reportedly among those who have complained to UNESCO, which is now assessing whether the development is compatible with Florence’s World Heritage status.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The offer was submitted earlier this month and includes roughly $50 billion in committed bank financing, valuing PayPal at a 28% premium to its closing share price on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Bezos is seeking a $10 billion investment in the company, valuing it at $130 billion.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

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