assertion
Example Sentences
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She has often repeated her mentor’s assertion of colonial-era atrocities in Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
He said Leo XIV’s desire for peace “is understandable,” though he challenged the pontiff on his prior assertion that peace is “only” achievable through “dialogue.”
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
These trends emerged despite the mayor's assertion that London's per capita homicide rate has fallen to its lowest level on record.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The 1959 Antarctic Treaty froze existing territorial claims and prohibited the assertion of new claims “while the present Treaty is in force.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
And as I say, there would appear to be some truth in this assertion, for why else would all these people give a spontaneous cheer simply because the pier lights have come on?
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Vocabulary lists containing assertion
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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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