asserted

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As early as 1662, the physician and statistician William Petty asserted a cycle of “dearths and plenties” every seven years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Ahead of the vote, Trump again asserted that negotiations to end the war are going "very well" and could be finalised this weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Referencing the Cyclopedic Law Dictionary, he asserted that an interstate journey involves not just crossing state lines.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

The company said it plans to reduce its full-time workforce by 17%, though CEO Sasan Goodarzi asserted that AI “had no bearing” on the decision in an interview with Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

On that first night at the Academy, Sergeant Bloom had asserted, unexpectedly, that “the most important thing you can learn here is how to communicate” with inmates.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover