Example Sentences

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Farmer Tom believed the peacock was asserting his dominance and despite the bird running riot on his land, he was able to capture it and get it safely in a pen.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Mai Lindsey, a contractor who works on Sable’s leak detection system, said she found it “unfair” how the commission was asserting itself in their work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

Collins’ comments left Republicans saying she was asserting an independence that Maine voters have long prized.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2020

Roberts seemed particularly concerned that the government was asserting it could revoke citizenship through criminal prosecution for trivial lies or omissions.

From Reuters • Apr. 26, 2017

He was asserting his traditional prerogative as a chief and was challenging the authority of the magistrate.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela