assert itself

phrase

: to become apparent : to start to be clearly seen or known
Doubts about the value of the work began to assert themselves.

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The match opened up after the goal and Morocco began to assert itself, though Canada continued its efforts to look for a goal. Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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“Assert itself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assert%20itself. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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