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assertive

[uh-sur-tiv] / əˈsɜr tɪv /


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Finish with freshly ground black pepper — assertive, fragrant.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“Anyone who really got to know him thought he was a pretty magical guy, very humble, very strong, very assertive, but also very kind,” Sawyer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Most large importers—Walmart and Home Depot among them—haven’t embraced Costco’s assertive legal posture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It looks like the opening chapter of a more assertive Tokyo — and that it is unlikely to end here.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“Mr. Finkle,” I said, trying my best to sound assertive.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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