Sentence examples for assertive of the from inspiring English sources

Berdych, with his flat power, has managed to be the more assertive of the two in the tough conditions, and held for a 5-4 lead.

Shaken by the turbulence of the Arab spring, the UAE has emerged as the most assertive of the conservative Gulf monarchies.

Denis was the most ideological and assertive of the Nabis, and he used his energy and personal charm to promote the group.

Korean food is one of the most assertive of the Asian genre, with kimchi -- the fermented cabbage that functions as appetizer, main dish and foundation ingredient -- as its star.

The most assertive of the photographers, a seventy-one-year-old woman with a mess of brown curls and big glasses, spotted a young police officer on the sidewalk and instructed Barrera to hand the dog over for a photo op.

As archbishop, Ralph was very assertive of the rights of the see of Canterbury and of the liberties of the English church.

The assertive majesty of the music seems to invite awkwardness.

The assertive swing of the arrangement vaguely evoked Betty Carter, who memorably recorded the tune.

Not surprisingly, in the assertive moments of the piano part Ms. Argerich played with thrilling ferocity.

Mr. Bush's assertive use of the tactic set off a national debate over its propriety.

This reflects the newly assertive stature of the former communist state.