asserted

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In a tight opening first set, Borges impressed with a mix of hard hitting and delicate drop shots, but he faded towards the back end of the tie-break and Sinner asserted control.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The state’s true goal, he asserted, is to enshrine “local attitudes” and “a Hawaiian tradition” that “disfavor the carrying of guns” in public to prevent violence.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

That includes “potential relief under the pending legislation, procedural challenges to the interest component of the asserted balance, and any other available administrative avenues with the IRS.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Citi Research analyst Geoff Meacham asserted Monday that AbbVie’s premium is “defensible” given zumilokibart’s clinical efficacy and market potential.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Compton’s report of the Schenectady meeting to Bush asserted firmly the practicality of building a “fission bomb of superlatively destructive power” and of separating isotopes on an industrial scale for no more than $100 million.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik