Sentence examples for at assertions from inspiring English sources

And Jamel Smith, 21, scoffed at assertions that the Webster development was dangerous.

Mr. Carter scoffed at assertions that Mr. Bush's tax cuts had spurred the economy.

Ms. Rodriguez bristled at assertions in Miami that her daughter would have wanted Elian to stay in the United States.

But environmentalists and health groups, who generally applaud the proposed rule, scoffed at assertions that the petrochemical industry would be forced to slash jobs to meet the requirements.

Israeli political and military officials scoff at assertions by Mr. Arafat that he has begun arresting extremists despite considerable Palestinian resistance.

But he scoffed at assertions that his views were closer to the Republicans' than to Mr. Gore's, and he praised the vice president for having had the confidence to select a running mate who differed with him on important subjects.

It looks at assertion as a practice, in which certain rules are constitutive.

Dr. Benzel, of the Cleveland Clinic, bristles at such assertions.

The airline's executives bristle at competitors' assertions that Emirates is heavily subsidized.

Mr. Gaffney scoffed at Democratic assertions that he was a poor manager.

Mr. Bennett scoffs at Democratic assertions that Mr. Taft will be a drag on the Republican presidential ticket.