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How to pronounce assertion in American English
“assertion” pronunciation by American speakers
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“assertion” in real sentences — American speakers
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assertion of executive privilege.
US National Archives
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seriously interested in proving his assertion and now the assertion that Russia is making,
The Obama White House
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can make that assertion with confidence.
NASA
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