assertion
Example Sentences
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Zionism is, in essence, a communitarian nationalism: the assertion of a people’s right to self-determination in its ancestral homeland.
Such assertions helped to reinforce the president’s bargaining power and encourage foreign governments to do deals with the U.S.
He also reiterated his assertion that Russia and China wished to gain Greenland.
From BBC
The five-member decision came despite PG&E’s assertion ratepayers will save money if it closes, a conclusion generally supported by an independent review.
From Los Angeles Times
Prof Nutt is a respected scientist, but his assertions have generated controversy.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
