Example Sentences

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The self-assumed authority and unspoken power that Symcox enjoyed until that moment was gone.

From The Guardian • Nov. 21, 2020

The United States spends about 3.58 percent of its GDP on defense, an amount that reflects self-assumed global responsibilities as well as political will.

From Washington Post • Jun. 26, 2018

My type is often guilty of equally vile behavior under the cover of self-assumed sensitivity and niceness.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2015

No doubt he also hopes his moment in the E.U. spotlight will put France back in its self-assumed position as Europe's creative motor and political soul.

From Time Magazine Archive

Andrew Pozzo was unceremoniously deposed from his self-assumed post of commander in all street feuds and forays.

From The Boy Life of Napoleon Afterwards Emperor of the French by Foa, Eugenie