Sentence examples for assertive defenders from inspiring English sources

The decision, with far-reaching legal and political implications, may be influenced by Attorney General John Ashcroft, who has become one of the most assertive defenders of the death penalty.

For the first time in three generations a shift in public opinion has rendered ordinary the discussion of a more assertive Japan and left defenders of the "peace Constitution" on the defensive.

His defenders say his assertive manner would serve him well in confronting critics of the United States at the United Nations.

If there are plenty of defenders in your half of the field, you can be a little more assertive.

Specifically, his assertive response to the nullification crisis in South Carolina in 1832 33 drew the ire of some states' rights defenders, especially in the South, and his swift withdrawal of government funds from the Bank of the United States later in 1833 alienated advocates of nationalist economic policies.

I was not assertive.

Lampard more assertive.

Women are more assertive.

"They're too assertive.

She wasn't assertive.

Friendly and assertive.