assertion
Example Sentences
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Hernandez declined to comment, but Chang didn’t dispute the assertion that DSA is seeking to gain power.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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
He said "it probably wasn't locked" and added that the assertion that the department didn't have a clue "isn't right".
From BBC • May 8, 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
To Caroline’s assertion of her brother’s being partial to Miss Darcy she paid no credit.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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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