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as in declared
to state clearly and strongly
a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country
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as in argued
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open
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as in claimed
to state as a fact usually forcefully
vigorously asserted that what passes for art these days is absolute rubbish
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Recent Examples of asserted
Subsequently, media reports asserted the argument was about Tavares refusing to back the industry push to renegotiate the EU CO rules which insist 80% of new sedan and SUV sales are EVs by 2030, and 100% by 2035.
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Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
So the Court has asserted that although the taxpayers may manage taxpayers' data in their own way in an effort to combat tax fraud, there are certain limits and those instruments should always be in line with GDPR regulations.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Vanuatu asserted that the link is between high GHG emitting countries and smaller countries adversely impacted by climate change.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Putin firmly asserted that Bitcoin and digital assets are unstoppable and would continue to evolve.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
The prosecution allegedly asserted inconsistent culpability theories by charging the shooter as an adult — he was also sentenced as an adult — while at the same time claiming the mom failed to control her minor child.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
Despite the criticism, industry expert Jordan Bianchi has asserted that no major redesign is on the horizon.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Combs' defense argued against the picture the government has painted of the rapper and again asserted that their bail proposal addresses any concerns about ensuring Combs would return to court and would not engage in obstruction of justice.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
In letters addressing the California Coastal Commission and mayors of San Diego County, Newsom’s office asserted that declaring a federal state of emergency would not accelerate the repairs needed at the sewage plant.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
So the Court has asserted that although the taxpayers may manage taxpayers' data in their own way in an effort to combat tax fraud, there are certain limits and those instruments should always be in line with GDPR regulations.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Vanuatu asserted that the link is between high GHG emitting countries and smaller countries adversely impacted by climate change.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Putin firmly asserted that Bitcoin and digital assets are unstoppable and would continue to evolve.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
The prosecution allegedly asserted inconsistent culpability theories by charging the shooter as an adult — he was also sentenced as an adult — while at the same time claiming the mom failed to control her minor child.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
Despite the criticism, industry expert Jordan Bianchi has asserted that no major redesign is on the horizon.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Combs' defense argued against the picture the government has painted of the rapper and again asserted that their bail proposal addresses any concerns about ensuring Combs would return to court and would not engage in obstruction of justice.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
In letters addressing the California Coastal Commission and mayors of San Diego County, Newsom’s office asserted that declaring a federal state of emergency would not accelerate the repairs needed at the sewage plant.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserted
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Meanwhile, Puerto Rico has already declared an epidemic in late March with over 4,900 cases and at least nine deaths reported.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Famine has been declared in Zamzam camp in North Darfur, where shelling on Tuesday killed seven people, according to Adam Rojal, spokesperson of the Coordinating Committee for Displaced People.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The companies argued that their top competitors were not conventional supermarkets but food behemoths like Walmart, Costco, Amazon and even dollar stores.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other researchers contended that these communities hunted for larger game.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eli was drafted by the Chargers and sent to the New York Giants via trade, a move many contended was a result of his family's wishes.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The plot is alleged to have included plans to kill Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, according to police statements.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a civil suit filed in a New York federal court on Sunday night, the anonymous plaintiff alleged that she was raped at an afterparty following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on September 7, 2000.Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Level Access’s report, which surveyed more than 1,400 professionals across industries including more than 500 decision-makers from the European market, found that 73% of survey respondents affirmed that the EAA applies to their organization.Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chinese authorities on Monday affirmed that supportive stance in a high-level meeting.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to a study by Accenture, 62% of those surveyed insisted that brands speak out on important (social, cultural, environmental and political) matters.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to Ed Norton, Bob Dylan insisted that James Mangold include a wildly inaccurate scene in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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On November 20, Palo Alto Networks reported beat expectations, raised guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split effective December 13, Investopedia reported.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For the first time ever, the Oscars will be available to stream live on Hulu, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday morning.Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the harrowing events, Foxx maintained his sense of humor, as evidenced by the Netflix special.Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The city launched an emergency rental assistance program in April 2020 and maintained it throughout much of the pandemic with the help of federal relief money.Megan Stringer, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Asserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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