asserted

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The U.A.E.’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs declined to comment on the strikes but pointed to previous statements in which it asserted its right to respond—including militarily—to hostile acts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

A source at the broadcaster asserted it has not broken EBU rules and thus there should be no question over its continued involvement.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The results were coupled with better-than-expected guidance for the current quarter and positive commentary from management, as the company asserted it was largely unaffected by memory shortages and pricing.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

As Alito asserted, “Social change has occurred throughout the country and particularly in the South.”

From Slate • May 5, 2026

So Ralph asserted his chieftainship and could not have chosen a better way if he had thought for days.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding