Assert
Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.
Use
Use verb - To put into action or service.
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Both words in one sentence
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The Mi-Go can assert mental control over anyone infected with protomatter; however, Convergence notes they tend not to use this ability.
Source: Tabletop Game / Delta Green -
This is Truth in Television, as every responsible practitioner of martial arts will never use violence to assert power, but only in defense of others or oneself.
Source: Martial Pacifist - From the sequel, Mutsuki, being rather weak and shy, seems like an odd person to use ore, but once he's revealed as transgender, it can be assumed that he's doing so to assert his masculinity.
Source: Useful Notes / Japanese Pronouns
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