- present tense form of assert (3rd person singular).
asserts
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While “The Social Reckoning” might stand in the shadow of its formative predecessor, the film confidently asserts its own merit.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
Duffy asserts that the new rule, which he dubs the “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” initiative, will cut the average cost of a new vehicle by $1,300.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Mr. Lederman bravely asserts a powerful indictment of institutional negligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Golden also asserts that Oxford and Travis were covering for the original suspect, Jeramy Roebuck.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
“If she goes, I go,” Mama asserts, but the guard has already turned his back on her.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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