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Recent Examples of reassert
The summary executions raised the prospect that Hamas will reassert its authority and scare off any other group that challenges it.
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NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Violent clashes and public executions have erupted in Gaza as Hamas seeks to reassert control of the territory.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Delay in handing over bodies of hostages Trump has previously given his blessing to Hamas to reassert some control of Gaza, at least temporarily.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The breakthrough in recent days offers a chance to reassert America's ability to shape events beyond its borders.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
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NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Violent clashes and public executions have erupted in Gaza as Hamas seeks to reassert control of the territory.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Delay in handing over bodies of hostages Trump has previously given his blessing to Hamas to reassert some control of Gaza, at least temporarily.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The breakthrough in recent days offers a chance to reassert America's ability to shape events beyond its borders.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
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For months, New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race was considered sleepy political theater—the kind expected to reaffirm the state’s blue credentials before national operatives move on.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The election, viewed by many as a formality, is expected to reaffirm CCM’s decades-long control of Tanzanian politics.—
Danish Manzoor Bhat,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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But though Pope had the final (non-)hand in the goal, it was made possible by a complacent Newcastle performance in which their midfield failed to assert control in a match which had been handed to them.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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Online attacks against Banda escalated after her recognition for FIFPRO Women's World 11, prompting the NWSL to issue a statement denouncing all forms of harassment and affirming support for Banda and all players.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Incredibly, the filmmaker succeeds in telling a deeply human story without a single human in sight, affirming that humanity – despite its name – isn't only a human trait.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Still, local lore, including online discussion threads, insists that the wise guy looms above the pews.—
Susan Mulcahy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Every government, donor, and institution has a role to play by funding the response, supporting recovery, and insisting that aid and education flow freely.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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The wall sit also engages your core muscles, which helps maintain proper posture and prevent slouching.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a lawsuit filed in the Business Court of Texas, the Mavericks contend they should be recognized as the sole owner of Center Operating Company because of an alleged breach by the Stars.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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That will be followed by Study 02 next year featuring different hardware using stainless steel with 18-karat gold plating sourced from China, where Canadas contended hardware technology surpasses European alternatives.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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