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asserted

[uh-sur-tid] / əˈsɜr tɪd /


ADJECTIVE
supposed
Synonyms






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"No vote in an international organisation can change history," he asserted.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The payments are due to begin in 2027, "in exchange for a full release of all claims the US states and territories asserted against it and its affiliates", the Basel-based group said.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Standing outside that Dallas theater five decades ago, Patti Burns asserted that “no one knows exactly what makes a movie a hit.”

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

Iran has asserted that it has total control over traffic in the Gulf and is willing to barrage ships that don’t travel along its designated corridor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

“It’s time I thought of myself,” Father asserted.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep




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