assertion

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

But owning my desire to withdraw was in itself an assertion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Asked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question."

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Lazlo did look at her, but more to offer an apologetic shrug than to consider Master Hyrrokkin’s assertion.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

This should not be viewed as vindictive because “the government was seeking to protect the public and confirm its prior assertions about Abrego’s criminal activity,” prosecutors wrote.

From Slate ● Aug. 23, 2026

Anthony Fauci’s diaries tell us what we already knew: Behind every public official’s confident assertions is a fallible human being.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 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

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