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assertion

[uh-sur-shuhn] / əˈsɜr ʃən /


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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

Lin said the continued use of Anthropic models by the government was in conflict with the Pentagon’s assertion that the company is a national-security risk.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 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 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 if Lopsang’s assertion is correct, neither Beidleman, Groom, nor Boukreev—the three surviving guides—were ever told of the altered scheme.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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

In “A Little More Social” he provides documentation for his assertions by way of charts, graphs and extensive citations, though his material is so sensible that proof seems hardly necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

He was at first skeptical of the teenager’s assertions, but when she showed him Bobby’s letter and gave him Bobby’s top secret telephone number, Kubat recognized that she was an authentic representative.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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