assertion
Example Sentences
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"The assertion that some crimes against humanity are less severe than others objectively diminishes the suffering of countless victims and survivors of other atrocities throughout history," he argued.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The stock’s decline also dovetails with a U.S. government appeal of a federal court ruling in September of 2024 that rejected tougher remedies to the assertion that it holds a monopoly in online search.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
You might roll your eyes at the quasi-hippie assertion, but 100 pages later, you will nod your head sagely in agreement.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
An assertion is not worth making unless it is smothered in phrases like “it is worth noting,” “importantly,” or “generally speaking.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Lazlo did look at her, but more to offer an apologetic shrug than to consider Master Hyrrokkin’s assertion.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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