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“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

I think part of creating constitutional meaning is just this act of assertion—political assertion.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

The agreement broke down last month as Washington and Tehran clashed over Iran’s assertion of control over Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

But as she walked through the house she thought again and again of Richard’s words, and his assertion that he knew honesty did not come easy for her.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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

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

"These are grave assertions that directly impugn the claimants' personal integrity, character, and professional reputation", Lim said, adding that this was a factor in the awarding of the damages.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

“I’ve been told to include assertions that are unverified,” he said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

These were grave assertions, reflecting upon the integrity of two respected lawyers and a distinguished district judge, but if even partially true, then the constitutional rights of the defendants had been abused.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote