Sentence examples for assertive against from inspiring English sources

Both Mr Bolkestein and Mr Monti have become increasingly assertive against state aid and monopoly and they or their successors seem unlikely to reverse that course.

James vowed to be more assertive against the Knicks and insisted that the Cavaliers would remain a power in the East.

She said the firm's belligerence is a sign of power shifting in the country with the media, judiciary and politicians all becoming increasingly assertive against a once unassailable military.

Rice, held to a 16-point average in his previous three games on 31percentt shooting, got assertive against the Grizzlies, repeatedly driving to the basket on the way to making 12 of 18 field-goal attempts.

An overriding theme was the belief that the police did not do enough to protect Hasidic Jews during the four days of violence last year, leading to a need for reassurance that the police would be more assertive against future unrest.

Over the last week, Venezuela's opposition parties in the Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) have become more assertive against Socialist leader Nicolas Maduro.

She offered an assertive case against the Bush administration and for her own qualifications to be president.

David Cameron, the prime minister, also backed a call by Matteo Renzi, his Italian counterpart, for more assertive action against the people-smugglers.

A Japanese submarine participated in war games in the crucial waters and is now visiting Vietnam, signaling a more assertive pushback against China.

Yet, if he is not assertive tomorrow against Duke, he will probably hear the criticism for a long time to come.

The secretary, Janet Napolitano, defended the administration's assertive strategy against illegal immigrants and companies that employ them, relying largely on programs started under President George W. Bush.