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assertive

[uh-sur-tiv] / əˈsɜr tɪv /


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The company pushed a more assertive “China-for-China” strategy, and announced that its first “Icon” studio for advertising and content creation outside of the U.S. would be built in Shanghai.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

Between moves, she bites her lips, but she’s assertive and I have to be quick, defending.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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