assigning

Example Sentences

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But both actors argue the show is less interested in assigning blame than exploring an uncomfortable situation from multiple perspectives.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead of introducing a topic in class and assigning exercises about it at home, teachers assign a chatbot-enabled at-home exploration of a new topic and discuss it in class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Without assigning a sense of consequence, the money becomes meaningless to the kid, said Matt Chancey, a certified financial planner and founder of Tax Alpha Companies in Florida.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Memories, associations and context all go into assigning value and meaning to an object.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Saint Sarah takes over immediately, assessing the team, pondering our combined brain capabilities, assigning responsibilities—in general, doing what she does best: bossing around the rest of us.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali