Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasserting
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Asia-Pacific governments are increasingly asserting control over data produced by their citizens, businesses, and public bodies.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 2026 -
Four Republicans joined with Democrats to support a resolution asserting the legislative branch's war authority and blocking further hostilities in the region.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Iran has repeatedly refused for years to fully end its nuclear program, insisting it’s designed to protect Iran’s sovereignty and not to build a nuclear weapon.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Paula Conaway alleged she was harassed and ultimately demoted from her position as deputy chief for insisting on accountability for officers under her command.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Chicago is not being investigated for any reason other than one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the country is actually welcoming and affirming its student body.—
Taneesha Henderson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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That was such a powerful, affirming moment for me.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Kinshasa accuses Kigali of supporting rebels in the resource-rich eastern DRC, and fighting has escalated ahead of the meeting, highlighting the difficulty of reaching — and maintaining — truces, even if overseen by the US president.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Since approximately 70% of your immune cells are located in the gut, maintaining a healthy microbiome is crucial for overall immunity.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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In 2023, the International Federation for Human Rights based in France submitted a petition to the United Nations alleging numerous violations of human rights and due process, including the lack of a legal basis for the arrests and discriminatory treatment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Shell countersued, alleging that Cipriani was attempting to exploit their fleeting relationship to shake him down for an undeserved payday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Storms are expected to continue on Thursday, with the CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather team declaring a Next Weather Alert Day.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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On May 26, 2026, the governor of Massachusetts celebrated his achievements by declaring that day Frantzdy Pierrot Day in the state.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The protest letter was sent days before the 20th anniversary of Katrina, which caused catastrophic flooding in New Orleans and devastating destruction along the Gulf Coast in August 2005, claiming the lives of more than 1,800 people.—
Tim Reid,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Verite News and ProPublica estimated about 760 prisoners were convicted by nonunanimous juries based on a 2018 list provided by the Oregon Department of Justice of people who had filed lawsuits claiming their convictions were unconstitutional.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers and Padres are both contending for the National League West, while the Red Sox and Yankees are battling for wild card positioning in the American League.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Either way, the Browns will likely be contending for a top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Reasserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasserting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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