assertion

Leaders of a dozen newly minted Asian nations gathered there, in a powerful assertion of a new path, absent the heavy hand of the West.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

He spoke of an "episode in which numerous actors and interests converge", doubling down on his assertion that hoaxes and rumours spread by social media had sparked the crisis.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

In response to questions about whether the release supported the president’s assertion, the White House responded with a link to a social media post by U.S.

From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026

“We don’t cover up for anyone,” Sheinbaum said Friday, repeating her frequent assertion that no one in Mexico — even ruling-party officials — is above the law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

There was no easy way to judge whether this assertion had any scientific basis.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

The Civilian Oversight Commission has said that such assertions are unfounded, and that state law and court precedent require its subpoenas to be upheld.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

A Bilt spokesperson said Warren’s assertions were “incorrect.”

From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026

This should not be viewed as vindictive because “the government was seeking to protect the public and confirm its prior assertions about Abrego’s criminal activity,” prosecutors wrote.

From Slate ● Aug. 23, 2026

The company referred questions about the Cisneros assertions to Petróleos de Venezuela, the country’s state-run oil giant, which didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

These were grave assertions, reflecting upon the integrity of two respected lawyers and a distinguished district judge, but if even partially true, then the constitutional rights of the defendants had been abused.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote