assertion

Example Sentences

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“The assertion of that principle, at that time, was the word, ‘fitly spoken’ which has proved an ‘apple of gold,’” Lincoln wrote in a private memorandum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She has been accused of bearing false witness with her assertion that one of the wealthiest religious organizations in the world is savvy enough to literally invest in influencers.

From Salon • May 10, 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

Among the more lasting errors in his report was the assertion that Einstein had found a publisher daring enough to publish a book that only twelve men "in all the world could comprehend."

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson