1
as in alleging
to state as a fact usually forcefully
was tearfully averring his innocence
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2
as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly
averred that she didn't need any help choosing her own clothes
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There was that conservative influencer who went out and posted this video that went viral, alleging that day care facilities were pocketing public funds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026 -
In November 2020, Feeding Our Future sued the Minnesota Department of Education, alleging that the state was slow-walking its grant applications.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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Representatives of two industry trade organizations, the Florida Insurance Council and the American Property Casualty Association, submitted comment card declaring opposition to the bill but neither chose to explain their reasoning.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Even Forbes joined the conversation, declaring that 2026 is poised to be the year storytelling becomes one of a CMO’s most profitable skills.—
Jordan P. Kelley,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kelly filed a lawsuit earlier this month in a district court to try to stop Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to demote his rank in retirement, insisting the inquiry unlawfully punished him for his speech and violated his due process.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2026
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While insisting Iran prefers diplomacy, Araghchi cautioned that future attacks would trigger a far more forceful response and risk igniting a prolonged regional conflict.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In Florence, peacoats are everywhere in the colder months, from classic camel to sleek black and even bold reds, asserting their status as a city staple for looking intentional and timeless.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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My fellow Republicans have been holding firm in labeling Renee Good a domestic extremist, asserting that her actions constituted a violent threat motivated by ideological aims.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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And while numbers vary, one former NBA player has even the biggest of rockstars beat, claiming to have slept with 20,000 women over the course of his life.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said in a press release that a driver called 911, claiming that someone had shot at his vehicle while driving along Highway 67 near Joe Wilson Road.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Murph the Surf and two of his boys were collared two days later, professing that the goods were gone.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Texas pulled off an upset against in-state rival Texas A&M on Friday night in a thrilling 27-17 victory that had head coach Steve Sarkisian professing his 9-3 Longhorns should make the College Football Playoff.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2025
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Cut to 1904, and President Teddy Roosevelt brandishing his big stick, proclaiming his own corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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An Instagram and Facebook page have been created in the past week proclaiming to be the pages for Walsh's treasurer campaign.—
Scott Wartman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Averring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averring. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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