assertively
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Klein argues that what comes next will be “open, friendly and assertively moral.”
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026
"We're very used to proving our age in lots of different areas of life at the moment, and it makes sense that we do so more assertively when it comes to online activity," he said.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
For that reason, judges may be reluctant to deploy their contempt power assertively.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025
Both male and female models strutted with a swagger, embodying the iconic Westwood 80s punk ethos through standout pieces like a large blue conical bra corset and garments with assertively large shoulders.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024
Every major airline now has what is called “Crew Resource Management” training, which is designed to teach junior crew members how to communicate clearly and assertively.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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