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assertion

[uh-sur-shuhn] / əˈsɜr ʃən /


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His assertion appears to conflate U.S. exports with broader North American shipments, a substantial share of which originate in Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 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

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

He’s tall and middle-aged, and his voice is steeped with politeness and assertion.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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

There is no evidence to back up those assertions, medical organizations and mainstream experts say.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

At both events I found myself politely pushing back against assertions that America is best understood as a “creedal nation” and that the Declaration is the definitive statement of the American creed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Linton glanced at the memo Terryl had handed him and could see now that it was a set of facts and assertions mirroring what Terryl was telling him—an outline of the case.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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