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assertion

[uh-sur-shuhn] / əˈsɜr ʃən /


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SAL also urged the court to view Seaver’s assertion that he had been unable to find legal representation “with considerable skepticism.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 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

A Paramount spokeswoman declined to comment on Bonta’s assertion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 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 answer to this assertion, I can say, I never loved any or confided in any people more than my fellow-slaves, and especially those with whom I lived at Mr. Freeland’s.

From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass

The comments by Britain’s leader back up earlier assertions by U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The Civilian Oversight Commission has said that such assertions are unfounded, and that state law and court precedent require its subpoenas to be upheld.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 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

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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