reassert
Example Sentences
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Seeking to reassert her dominance in the event, Olympic champion Hodgkinson was roared on in pursuit of Werro by her home support but was unable to overhaul her new rival in the closing stages.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“But as long as re-escalation is ultimately avoided, our sense is that domestic macro drivers—rather than oil’s daily fluctuations—will reassert themselves as the key influence on markets.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
“The direction of travel is now more uncertain, and the next few days will be critical in determining whether diplomacy can reassert itself or whether the conflict moves into a more sustained escalation cycle.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Will Iran reassert those demands in a counteroffer?
From Slate ● May 7, 2026
I say, lifting the crossbow again, glad to have a reason to reassert my position as the person in charge.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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