assertion
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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
She does not explain why it is, or what about her assertion is so indisputable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 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
“We don’t cover up for anyone,” Sheinbaum said Friday, repeating her frequent assertion that no one in Mexico — even ruling-party officials — is above the law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“So we may set aside the assertion that it is the way,” Jamison announced with certainty.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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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
The company referred questions about the Cisneros assertions to Petróleos de Venezuela, the country’s state-run oil giant, which didn’t respond to requests for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
There is no evidence to back up those assertions, medical organizations and mainstream experts say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Neither of those assertions is grounded in scientific fact, and both have negative ramifications for women and children if they are followed.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
With the passage of time Kelvin would become more forthright in his assertions and less correct.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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