assertion
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The agreement broke down last month as Washington and Tehran clashed over Iran’s assertion of control over Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Any assertion that the Mayor does not think smoke is dangerous is distorting her remarks and taking them out of context,” said Morales.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Bond analysts used colorful language to rebut Warsh’s assertion.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
When questioned about her assertion the fire could be one of the largest in recent memory in England, she said: "It may well be, yes."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
To Caroline’s assertion of her brother’s being partial to Miss Darcy she paid no credit.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Fifa has now itself hit out at "unsubstantiated assertions and demonstrably false claims", adding that "speculation and insinuation should not be presented as fact".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Lawyers for George Cottrell said he "categorically disputes allegations and assertions made by the Sunday Times" in relation to his financial help for Farage.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Meanwhile, Iran continues to contradict U.S. assertions of progress toward a deal, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
“I’ve been told to include assertions that are unverified,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
New Agers make all sorts of existence assertions: that ESP exists, that there have been instances of spoon bending, that spirits abound, that there are aliens among us, etc.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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