as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
despite the reporter's asseverations about journalistic integrity, there is little doubt that he is guilty of fabricating a number of details in his stories
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Noun
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Following Trump’s April 2 speech, McConnell kept his promise to Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and voted for his Senate resolution to repeal the emergency declaration that allowed Trump to place tariffs on Canada.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025 -
Congress will have to vote within 15 days after Trump notifies Congress of the new declaration, Democratic aides told ABC News.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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But, characteristic of Schliemann’s assertions, there was little hard evidence to back up his sweeping claims.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Washington is in a tizzy over Donald Trump's sweeping assertions of executive power, often at the behest of Elon Musk, an influential private citizen who decidedly lacks public office.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The director’s insistence on no-frills digital photography adds to the grittiness of the images, rendering them profoundly real.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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But Zelensky's insistence that the United States continue isolating Putin underscores Kyiv's fear that Western concessions—especially around sanctions—could erode international leverage.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The prince, also known as the Duke of York, repeatedly denied the claims.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Or Russia’s claim to be the guardian of traditional, conservative values while demanding respect for its dominance over its neighbors.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Asseveration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asseveration. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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