assertion

But owning my desire to withdraw was in itself an assertion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Asked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question."

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

There have been conflicting signals from both sides, with the Iranian foreign ministry denying US President Donald Trump's assertion that talks were under way.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

I am not here to debate the merits of Hong’s assertion, mostly because I don’t really possess the hoity-toity intellectual hardware to do so.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 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

Neither of those assertions is grounded in scientific fact, and both have negative ramifications for women and children if they are followed.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026

Lawyers for Cottrell have said he "categorically disputes allegations and assertions made by The Sunday Times, which clearly fail to reflect what that publisher was told in advance of its reporting".

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

Bass has pushed back on Raman’s assertions, saying she secured two consecutive years of reductions in homelessness — the first recorded in city history — and fast-tracked approval of 40,000 units of affordable housing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, Iran continues to contradict U.S. assertions of progress toward a deal, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

After speaking with Darnell, I thought about refiling his assertions before the case went up on appeal and maybe, just maybe, we could persuade local officials to retreat from the case against Walter.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson