asserted

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Last September, Thomas asserted that existing court decisions are not “the gospel” and that they may be based on “something somebody dreamt up and others went along with.”

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

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

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

For weeks, administration officials asserted Iran would get no financial lifeline or relief from the blockade until it had followed through on dismantling its nuclear work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 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