asserted
Example Sentences
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The Smithsonian asserted it had control over personnel matters, but Sajet later resigned, citing the museum's best interests.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
But the Spanish second seed asserted his authority to win 4-6 6-0 6-3 6-2 against world number 72 Faria in the New York night session.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
In a late-night legal filing, OpenAI asserted that Apple filed a baseless lawsuit in an attempt to hamper its ability to recruit new employees and ultimately stall its effort to develop competing technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The trust relied on the injury asserted by Alison Hoagland, one of its members.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
For Africans, he asserted, the engine of change was the African National Congress; its policies were the best way to pursue power in South Africa.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
