asserted

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Sumner asserted that “the true idea of a Republic” is that “all the citizens have an equal voice in government.”

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

The government had plausible defenses that it never asserted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The company said it plans to reduce its full-time workforce by 17%, though CEO Sasan Goodarzi asserted that AI “had no bearing” on the decision in an interview with Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“As is our regular practice, we send copyright notices to unauthorized websites that post copyrighted content from CBS and our network/studio talent,” the spokesperson asserted, insisting the copyright enforcement was simply routine intellectual-property protection.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Reports from abroad asserted, erroneously, that Jack the Ripper had returned.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson