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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

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

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

From some of the nation’s leading scientists would come denunciations of Oppenheimer, veiled and overt, among them Edward Teller’s assertion that “I personally would feel more secure if public matters would rest in other hands.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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.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

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

"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

But he went on to say that the defense would deny a number of the state’s assertions, including the contention that Umkhonto we Sizwe was the military wing of the ANC.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela