Sentence examples for have been assertive from inspiring English sources

The Girl Scouts, meanwhile, have been assertive about their inclusiveness.

He has been assertive, dominant, unbowed by the moment, unfailingly cool under that still-searing spotlight.

This time around, the government has been assertive and astute in trying to keep the peace.

And in virtually every case Mr. Obama has been assertive and aggressive.

Westchester has been assertive when it comes to pesticide and lawn regulations.

Under Mr. Xi, China has been assertive with Southeast Asian nations over disputed territory in the South China Sea.

That is an unambiguous message to China, which has been assertive in staking maritime claims in the sea.

The family has been assertive in calling attention to the Army's mishandling of Corporal Tillman's death, and has been critical of Republican members of Congress who have sought to minimize the significance of the case.

CLINT MATHIS has been assertive in midfield after coming back from a hernia operation, but he has yet to regain the form that made him one of the most dangerous players in the league.

The White House says there is no reason for Mr. Bush to talk about recession absent concrete proof the nation is in one, and it has been assertive about pushing back.

Wendy Seyb, the choreographer, could have been more assertive.