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

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

Citi Research analyst Geoff Meacham asserted Monday that AbbVie’s premium is “defensible” given zumilokibart’s clinical efficacy and market potential.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 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

Unlikely to win the battle on its merits, Edison devoted considerable resources to trying to discredit AC in the realm of public relations: AC, he and his supporters asserted, was much more lethal than DC.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover