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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

A growing chorus of critics assert that AI companies participating in that spending will struggle to justify today’s investments, much less the even bigger outlays planned for the coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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

During the conflict, Iran sought to assert its sovereignty over the strait, including by establishing the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority", which it said would manage "safe passage permits".

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

One treatment may be sufficient, with a possible follow-up for extremely resistant species; thereafter the shrubs assert control and the trees do not return.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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

Such clippings were often shared among friends, family and communities of correspondents—the 19th-century equivalent, Mr. Wright cleverly asserts, “of posting a link in a group chat.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

For a moment, it’s not clear if this is part of the show or a medical incident until Chowdhury, discreetly occupying a seat in the audience, asserts himself as the director.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

If this really is a police apparatus, here; if it’s what it asserts itself to be.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

He asserted that the government doles out “hundreds of billions of dollars, under the act. ... They take our money, and they don’t spend it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

In a tight opening first set, Borges impressed with a mix of hard hitting and delicate drop shots, but he faded towards the back end of the tie-break and Sinner asserted control.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

He asserted that Meloni had “begged” him for a picture at the G-7 summit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

“Markets will not believe that there can be an effective Warsh put because of the already elevated pace of inflation accompanied by the large deficit,” Sri-Kumar asserted in an email.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

“Come over here,” she said, and he did, though she still asserted only partial control, allowing him to fight against her at every step so that he came lurching and stumbling.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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

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

"In a lot of ways, he is just another businessperson asserting his rights," Ghosh said.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

"Certainly for Ukraine, it was all about showing themselves as an independent Western, European country" while asserting opposition to Moscow, Jordan told AFP.

From Barron's ● May 16, 2026

That would create in his mind the impression that I was not asserting my will; it would block any expression of dislike on his part for my act.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright