assertion
Example Sentences
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I’m not questioning the equivalency, just suggesting that the assertion is slightly off target.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
While the possibility remains that hostilities could flare up again in the Persian Gulf, Haefele is adamant that gradual de-escalation is ongoing, citing President President Trump’s assertion that a cease fire is still in effect.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Pratt, a reality TV personality whose home was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades fire, rejected that assertion, saying he holds the mayor responsible for the devastating inferno.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
In a press release Mr. Tucker describes “Othello” as “an extremely racist play”—an arguable if not dubious assertion, and one that isn’t much illuminated by the production.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
He was so certain of the truth of his assertion that he had become obstinate, as people do in violent arguments.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Vocabulary lists containing assertion
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 6
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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