assertive

Example Sentences

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It has a faint, almost red-hot intensity; it’s not aggressive, but assertive.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The US security umbrella is particularly relevant in the face of an increasingly assertive China.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Offsetting his vocals were his assertive bass lines, the driving guitars of Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson, and the pounding drums of Brian Downey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Perhaps spurred on by Washington's assertive approach, there is some evidence that European partners are willing to take more robust action too.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Fuel your ambition with assertive foods was his message some time last month.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali