Assert
Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.
Face
Face verb - To stand or sit with the face or front toward.
Both words in one sentence
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Dave tells Matthew to assert himself to Bill, which he does by punching him in the face.
Source: Hourglass Plot - Some fanfics like to assert that Ukyo is actually Ranma's "first fiancee", which is based on the technicality that while the Tendo engagement was arranged first, Ukyo was the first of Ranma's canonical love interests that he actually met face-to-face.
Source: Fanon / Ranma ½ - Sentinel Prime claims that he will rule Cybertron by himself and to assert dominance, goes to rip out a chunk of Megatron's face off.
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