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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While Becerra did not issue a public-health emergency because of the flooding, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an emergency declaration and then-President Joe Biden declared a major disaster.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025 -
And while the official declaration depends on indicators such as GDP, employment figures and economic activity, CFOs are already preparing.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Of greatest concern was their assertion that Volvo Trucks will not be producing autonomy-ready trucks starting in 2027 as has been stated by both companies.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The memorandum also points out that hearsay—meaning a statement made out-of-court used to prove the truth of an assertion—may be considered in opposing a motion for summary judgment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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President Donald Trump repeated his insistence that Apple manufacture iPhones in the U.S. or face 25% tariffs, a threat to boost the taxes on the tech giant's imports that are already projected to cost the company $900 million during April, May and June.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The boy was taken to Evanston Hospital at the grandmother’s insistence.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Government attorneys requested the dismissal of his asylum claim.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Speaking with Gayle King for CBS Mornings, the Broadway star discussed LuPone’s claim that the two women are not friends.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 May 2025
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“Asseveration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asseveration. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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