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Nolan attempts to assert the text’s relevancy in our contemporary age, but that’s not something any scholar or even the average reader would contest.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

“Further, FanDuel could assert that Harper was, or should have been, aware of a potential connection between the video and FanDuel and, more generally, sports betting.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

“Buc-ee’s claims ignore reality,” its attorneys assert in a court filing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Not only has it made her serve more effective, she is able to take the ball early on the forehand side and assert control with her flat, powerful groundstrokes.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

He paused, and for a moment assumed again his air of a schoolmaster questioning a promising pupil: “How does one man assert his power over another, Winston?”

From "1984" by George Orwell

But what’s remarkable is that, although the movie is a tale of political conspiracy and violent machinations, De Palma correctly asserts that these things are not exclusive to those in the highest seats of power.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

"Sweat has been the next chapter," he asserts.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

But in the next line, his contemporary Menander asserts that though it may rob us of our vitality, time nevertheless “adds to our acuity of mind.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week, state media said Friday, the latest in a series of high-level summits as Beijing asserts its position as a diplomatic superpower on the world stage.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

In spirit, it asserts solidarity with the “least of these among us.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

Iran has asserted that it has total control over traffic in the Gulf and is willing to barrage ships that don’t travel along its designated corridor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

When it arrived, Djokovic whipped up support, pointing to his ear as he asserted his dominance to seal his place in a record-extending 15th Wimbledon semi-final.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

He has asserted that it shouldn’t be subject to a government mandate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

Last September, Thomas asserted that existing court decisions are not “the gospel” and that they may be based on “something somebody dreamt up and others went along with.”

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

By July of 1955 he had reached, on the trek to Worcester, a small Kansas town, Phillipsburg, and there “fate,” in the form of “bad company,” asserted itself.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

She and Judge Clay also agree that NetChoice lacks standing to bring a lawsuit asserting the rights of internet users under age 16.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

The Malian army confirmed the rebel assaults on the four towns and Kenieroba on Facebook Saturday morning, asserting that "these attacks were vigorously repelled" and that "the situation is completely under control."

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

Lourdes responds with a verse acknowledging her mother's love, while asserting her independence.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

Pratt has framed his plan in black and white terms, asserting during the debate, “It is illegal to live on the street.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

Nonreligious white liberals have typically downplayed the role of religion in the civil rights movement, but historian Aldon Morris is correct in asserting that the lunch-counter protests were not primarily a college phenomenon.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson