Example Sentences

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"That thing can be stopped," Tedros said on his arrival Thursday after assuring the Congolese people earlier in a message on X: "I want you to know that you are not alone."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Here’s what we discovered: First, prosecutors did something called “vouching,” assuring grand jurors that they are trustworthy and would never bring an unjust case, so the charges must be sound.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Trump has since continued to label Xi a friend whom he respects deeply, assuring aides and reporters the feeling is mutual.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Police and local officials later intervened, persuading Munda to return the remains to the burial ground and assuring him his request would be addressed.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Though invisible I would be their assuring voice of denial; I'd out-Tobitt Tobitt, and as for that outhouse Wrestrum—well.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison