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While others had asserted the rise was due to increased awareness and broadened diagnostic criteria, Hertz-Picciotto found those factors could only partially explain it.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025

Once Chelsea had asserted their authority, it was then obvious they were keen to target PSG's left-hand side, as Joao Pedro frequently drifted out wide to pair up with Palmer.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

Betts had asserted herself in the early going, blocking two shots in the first 10 seconds and making three of five shots before exiting the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

The Kennedy campaign had asserted that many of those state ballot petitions would be approved by the June 20 deadline.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

On that first night at the Academy, Sergeant Bloom had asserted, unexpectedly, that “the most important thing you can learn here is how to communicate” with inmates.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover