asserted
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She has asserted that Venezuela will retain sovereignty over its natural resources and defended the choice of Betancourt.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Lula said the saint was "offended" by those who "do not respect" the religion of others, while Bolsonaro asserted his "respect for the faith of millions of Brazilians."
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Italian border police stopped him, and Lee asserted asylum, claiming that prosecutors were seeking his death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
At ceremonies on Sept. 5 and 6, honoring artistic and technical achievements, as well as some performance categories, several shows asserted some early dominance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
So Ralph asserted his chieftainship and could not have chosen a better way if he had thought for days.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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