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[uh-sur-shuhn] / əˈsɜr ʃən /


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Setting aside the conspiratorial premise, the “many” in Pratt’s assertion is doing a ton of work.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

But I have to challenge his assertion that there is no policy solution to this crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But despite Nvidia boss Jensen Huang's assertion that homes will soon contain AI supercomputers, the race is still on to develop an ubiquitous, one-size-fits-all intelligent device.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Meta said the assertion it was restricting Wynn-Williams' freedom of speech or trying to silence her "is not what's happening here".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In answer to this assertion, I can say, I never loved any or confided in any people more than my fellow-slaves, and especially those with whom I lived at Mr. Freeland’s.

From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass




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