Assertive

Again, Khan has done a fine job and both GMs can be aggressive and assertive in their own way.

A key lieutenant on the pitch long before becoming captain after the last World Cup, Ireland will need that assertive and laser-focussed leadership for the entirety of the next few weeks.

Assertive communicators are competent at clearly defining boundaries.

A tentative start from the usually assertive Mitch Marsh (0) was the West Aussie’s undoing.

Australia and the Philippines have commenced regular joint navy and airforce patrols in the South China Sea, as Pacific nations warily eye an increasingly assertive China.

Barrymore brings a stubborn charm to the classic character conveying a slightly assertive tone and adding a realistic quality that doesn't exist in most Cinderella adaptions.

Calling herself a "cat warrior" - a play on the assertive "wolf warrior diplomacy" style of Chinese officials - Hsiao said on Monday during a press conference that she was ready to "fully commit" herself to the presidential campaign.

Engage in assertive communication in conversations with your kids, focusing on respect for individual needs.

For example, if women are assertive or forthright, they're often deemed aggressive, and too unlikable to be good leaders.

He urged Biden to take a more assertive stance against Netanyahu.

How to Get Away with Murder feature assertive female protagonists that stop at nothing to unravel their cases.

If a woman is kind when needed, assertive in direction and bold in thought, there is nothing that should restrain her.

Mankessim (C/R), Aug. 23, GNA – The African Union (AU) has been urged to be assertive in tackling the root streams of the recent tide of needless military invasions across the continent.

Mercury will hit the top of your chart late in June making you more confident about your intentions and more assertive in protecting your main interests.

Mr. Biden has centered his increasingly assertive posture toward China on the economy and security.

One way is that I’m very assertive.

Over the years, New Delhi has become more assertive and proposed some key measures.

Political pressures, combined with the Big 12 kowtowing to Bevo, saved the league and kept the surprisingly assertive Pac-12 at bay.

Responding to this revelation, Munawar takes an assertive stance, suggesting that Ankita's privileges should be revoked.

Shifting into a more assertive deterrence posture by credibly threatening war if Iran goes too far may buy time, but time eventually runs out.