asserted

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In a tight opening first set, Borges impressed with a mix of hard hitting and delicate drop shots, but he faded towards the back end of the tie-break and Sinner asserted control.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

“Markets will not believe that there can be an effective Warsh put because of the already elevated pace of inflation accompanied by the large deficit,” Sri-Kumar asserted in an email.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

That includes “potential relief under the pending legislation, procedural challenges to the interest component of the asserted balance, and any other available administrative avenues with the IRS.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

There he asserted that all human beings “subjecting themselves to rulers and lawes” must not forget that “no man hath lawfulle power over another but by consent.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

To advocate placing such information in the public record, Strauss asserted, was perforce an act of disloyalty.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik