assertiveness

Example Sentences

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He attempted to argue the point, maintaining his assertiveness had made him successful.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The growing gang assertiveness comes ahead of a raft of planned new appointments in the judiciary, including members of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and Constitutional Court as well as a new attorney general.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The apprehension he exhibited in his first major league season has been replaced by assertiveness, leading to him terrorizing hitters of whom he used to be overly respectful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

All three are concerned about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea, along with the Philippines.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

His half-brother Charles, only a little over a year younger, grew up with his father’s assertiveness.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck