Sentence examples for us to assert from inspiring English sources

In the Tractatus, Wittgenstein claims that a genuine proposition, which rests upon conventions, is used by us to assert that a state of affairs (i.e., an elementary or atomic fact; 'Sachverhalt') or fact (i.e., multiple states of affairs; 'Tatsache') obtain(s) in the one and only real world.

This in turn suggests that there is a rule, or norm, governing the practice of making assertions that requires us to assert only something we know.

However, while the use of linear combinations allows us to assert that the probabilities of φ ∧ ψ and φ ∧¬ψ are additive by using the formula P + P = P, the formula without linear combinations above only does so if we choose the correct numbers a and b.

Intuitively, the former would correspond to a rule of conversation that permitted us to assert A or B (for any B) given the assertion that A. Thus if we are told that Nicholas is in Paris, we can infer that Nicholas is either in Paris or in Toulouse.

We failed to develop a potential permanent cell line; however, the results obtained allow us to assert that some tumor-like formations can be useful objects for establishment of permanent cell lines.

It's one thing for us to assert it.

As each of us seeks to assert his "personal liberties" — a phrase Franzen uses with full command of its ideological implications — we helplessly collide with others in equal pursuit of their sacred freedoms, which, more often than not, seem to threaten our own.

These young heroes allow us, vicariously, to assert our innocence and to accept our inevitable disillusionment when the world falls short of our ideals and expectations.

We don't want the homeless guy to see us roll up our windows or lock our car door as he approaches for fear that he'll -- what? -- think ill of us? "Learn to assert yourself," said Escobar.

We didn't comment on the story after it was published, and we were not contacted in advance to give us an opportunity to assert our privacy or correct any errors.

Nestled snugly among the powerful, many of us are tempted to assert that the best always rise to the top -- and that those who do not reach the apex themselves are held back by lack of merit alone.