assert
Example Sentences
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Arbitrators declined to award any relief and found that Overdeck’s and Siegel’s “over-the-top efforts to assert claims against each other” hurt their credibility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
How a former and sitting chair would coexist, how markets would interpret any disagreement between them, and how Warsh would assert authority in that environment are all open questions.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
The case originated with teachers who were trying to assert such a right.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Anyone can assert their inquisitive expertise by the sole virtue of making the trip and setting up shop.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
I can safely assert she doesn’t go to my school.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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