asserted
Example Sentences
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The Smithsonian asserted it had control over personnel matters, but Sajet later resigned, citing the museum's best interests.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The majority concluded that her asserted injury probably does not cross Article 3’s threshold.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
He asserted in court filings that he believed Dylan — whose surname was Mendell at the time — was 18 and a member of the video production crew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
But as the conflict has worn on, and Tehran has asserted control it didn’t have before over global energy flows in the strait, his priorities appear to have shifted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
On that first night at the Academy, Sergeant Bloom had asserted, unexpectedly, that “the most important thing you can learn here is how to communicate” with inmates.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
