asserted

Example Sentences

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Bilton attempted to defend Weiss, who was not at the meeting, and asserted that CBS News management was committed to guiding “60 Minutes” into the digital future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The government had plausible defenses that it never asserted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 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

Although Keytruda monotherapy isn’t the global standard of care, making direct comparisons difficult, the firm asserted that “the data is nonetheless solid.”

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

What secret, self-destructive part of herself had asserted its will over her?

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman