assertiveness
Example Sentences
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He attempted to argue the point, maintaining his assertiveness had made him successful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
The measure authorizes roughly $8 billion more than the administration requested, a signal of congressional assertiveness on defense priorities.
From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025
The apprehension he exhibited in his first major league season has been replaced by assertiveness, leading to him terrorizing hitters of whom he used to be overly respectful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025
On the defence and diplomatic front both the US and Japan are challenged by China's rising influence and assertiveness in the region and globally.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
He put indignant conviction into this, pouncing on the first sprig of assertiveness in me.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
