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assertive

[uh-sur-tiv] / əˈsɜr tɪv /


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But times have changed since he last visited Beijing in 2017, and he is now in a more assertive China -- one that did not immediately call Trump a friend in return.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Why don’t I take an active, assertive role more often?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Geographically, Japan sits in a challenging neighbourhood with an assertive China, an unpredictable North Korea, and Russia nearby.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Finish with freshly ground black pepper — assertive, fragrant.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Decisions and Framing Questions Judy is thirty-three, unmarried, and quite assertive.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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