assertion

The attempt to strip a building from its rightful owner was a pure assertion of power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 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

The city’s determination stalling the project “is based on the false assertion that the active golf course, in the middle of a residential neighborhood, is habitat for mountain lions,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 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

And as I say, there would appear to be some truth in this assertion, for why else would all these people give a spontaneous cheer simply because the pier lights have come on?

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

In a statement, a spokesperson for Lineage said the the LAFD’s report backed the company’s assertions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Tuchel refuted assertions his decision to recall Palmer and Alexander-Arnold was an admission he'd got his World Cup squad wrong.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

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

From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026

A.I.’s most famous people have habits of making big, bold assertions about the technology and then softening them over time.

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026

Participants read assertions whose veracity was either affirmed or denied by the subsequent presentation of an assessment word.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker