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assertion

[uh-sur-shuhn] / əˈsɜr ʃən /


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Lawyers representing Rinderknecht also questioned federal authorities’ assertion that the Lachman fire and Palisades fire were two linked events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Legg also said Microsoft had still not proved its assertion that it has managed to create a theoretical quasi-particle called Majorana, which underpins its approach to quantum computing.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Roy, who has promised to turn the city attorney’s office into “the largest public interest law firm in the city,” targeting wage theft, tenant harassment and other issues, disputed Waldman’s assertion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

“We suspect this assertion of continued Iranian control over the strait will end up being symbolic in practice, but this is not a great outcome,” analysts at Wolfe Research said in a note.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Lazlo did look at her, but more to offer an apologetic shrug than to consider Master Hyrrokkin’s assertion.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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