asseveration
Example Sentences
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It had all been done under the pious pretence that the Filipinos welcomed our rule—a pretence which had taken the form for six years of systematic asseveration that they did so welcome it.
From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by James H. Blount
Then, as though her asseveration had slightly mollified her, she added: "Or if I do——" and, then paused.
From A Modern Wizard by Rodrigues Ottolengui
He defends himself, by the most solemn asseveration, against the charge that what he had seen was an illusion of the senses.
From A Literary History of the Arabs by Reynold Nicholson
"I didn't know," said Margaret, helplessly, wondering that the truth could sound so like a lie, but unable to fortify it by any asseveration.
From Boston Neighbours In Town and Out by Agnes Blake Poor
Thus, quietly, and with this force of earnest asseveration, does the largest and most palpable lie leap out of the Palmer's lips.
From The Century of Columbus by James J. Walsh
