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assertively

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[uh-surt-iv-lee] / əˈsɜrt ɪv li /

adverb

  1. in an assertive or self-assured way; self-confidently.

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Assertively flavored cured pork — bacon, salami, prosciutto — add salty brawn to roasted vegetables and grains, pastas and salads, and a little goes a long way.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2019

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