asseveration
Example Sentences
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In her heart of hearts Blanche could not say that Cazalet had the best of the argument, except, indeed, in the matter of heated emphasis and scornful asseveration.
From The Thousandth Woman by Ernest W. Hornung
With this asseveration he rose erect and entered boldly among the bushes, while Nelatu concealed himself behind them.
From The White Squaw by Mayne Reid
Enough surely has been already adduced to warrant a reasonable man in refusing to accept Professor Jowett's repeated asseveration that the Bible is "to be interpreted like any other book."
From Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford by John William Burgon
But whereas the Entente Powers have supported their official case by documentary evidence we are asked to accept mere asseveration in the case of Germany.
From Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 31, 1916 by Various
Just at this moment, Julia's absurd shufflings, and equivocations, and barefaced changes from one asseveration to another fill her with wrath.
From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess
