asserted
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The trust relied on the injury asserted by Alison Hoagland, one of its members.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
The president has asserted that the new ballroom was needed to accommodate grand parties and state visits and would improve security.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
But as the conflict has worn on, and Tehran has asserted control it didn’t have before over global energy flows in the strait, his priorities appear to have shifted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
He asserted that these were inflated by his co-author to generate book sales.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
After he had gone his two sons asserted their right to the throne, and each tried to be made king.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
