asserted

Example Sentences

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The government had plausible defenses that it never asserted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 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

“As is our regular practice, we send copyright notices to unauthorized websites that post copyrighted content from CBS and our network/studio talent,” the spokesperson asserted, insisting the copyright enforcement was simply routine intellectual-property protection.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Raman drew boos from the group in 2024 when she asserted that it wouldn’t make a difference for student safety if a homeless camp was located five feet or 500 feet from a school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

She not only concluded that Marsha Colbey's baby was born alive but also asserted that the child would have survived with medical attention.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson