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

Bilton attempted to defend Weiss, who was not at the meeting, and asserted that CBS News management was committed to guiding “60 Minutes” into the digital future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Their plane took off as a large Atlantic high asserted itself across Lundy and Fastnet.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd