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assertive

[uh-sur-tiv] / əˈsɜr tɪv /


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“It all starts to add up to an assertive, ambitious, aggressive approach the government now has on behalf of scale,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The production, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman, saves its most assertive interventions for its female characters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

But times have changed since he last visited Beijing in 2017, and he is now in a more assertive China -- one that did not immediately call Trump a friend in return.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Why don’t I take an active, assertive role more often?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“Mr. Finkle,” I said, trying my best to sound assertive.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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