asserted

Example Sentences

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It asserted America's right to dominate the Western hemisphere and keep European powers from trying to meddle in the newly independent states of Latin America.

From BBC

The $50 million figure was based on how much he had evaded in taxes in 2014 alone, plus what the government asserted were interest and penalties.

From Salon

"He's always been a good kid and very confident in himself. From day one he asserted what his goals were going to be," says Rimmer.

From BBC

The pair exchanged breaks before Potapova asserted her authority and cruised to victory, with a subdued Raducanu making a hasty exit.

From BBC

Johnson & Johnson asserted that Kenvue “retained the responsibility and any purported liability for talc-related litigation outside of the US and Canada.”

From Barron's