asserted

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The idea being: This isn’t actually a real lawsuit, and in cases where the same kind of claims have been made, the IRS has defended those cases and asserted all sorts of defenses.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

He asserted that the U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles was investigating.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Rabo itself is suing some investors and seeking to invalidate claims asserted by the bankruptcy trustee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Ahead of the vote, Trump again asserted that negotiations to end the war are going "very well" and could be finalised this weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“I’m the best friend you’ve got and you don’t even know it,” he asserted belligerently, and walked out of the chaplain’s tent.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller