assertiveness

Example Sentences

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The growing gang assertiveness comes ahead of a raft of planned new appointments in the judiciary, including members of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and Constitutional Court as well as a new attorney general.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The strategy behind this new assertiveness was born from crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

The apprehension he exhibited in his first major league season has been replaced by assertiveness, leading to him terrorizing hitters of whom he used to be overly respectful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

While the relationship between Beijing and Washington has improved in the past year, China's increasing assertiveness in the region remains a sticking point.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2024

He put indignant conviction into this, pouncing on the first sprig of assertiveness in me.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles