asserted
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In written remarks prepared for the hearing, Gabbard had asserted those attacks "obliterated" Iran's nuclear enrichment programme, and Iran had made "no efforts" to rebuild it.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Another, bearing Gellar’s likeness, asserted, “Canceling Buffy Isn’t smart, the world needs a hero!”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Iranian state media asserted that the women had been pressured to stay in Australia, and would be welcomed if they returned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
Countering this, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asserted at the end of January that the "US always has a strong dollar policy".
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Magic, the papers asserted, was worthy of study.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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