sweeping assertion

Frequency: 5.83.1 per million words

A very general statement that covers a wide range of things, often without proper evidence.

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Examples (20)

  • He made sweeping assertions about the role of women in society.
  • The politician was criticized for making a sweeping assertion about the economy.
  • The politician's speech was full of sweeping assertions but offered no concrete evidence.
  • Her sweeping assertion that all politicians are corrupt is not supported by facts.
  • That's a rather sweeping assertion to make about an entire generation.
  • It's dangerous to accept such a sweeping assertion without further investigation.
  • The study was criticized for its sweeping assertions based on a very small sample size.
  • The judge dismissed the case due to the prosecutor's sweeping assertion lacking evidence.
  • Historians are wary of making sweeping assertions about the past without substantial proof.
  • Be wary of anyone who presents a sweeping assertion as absolute truth.
  • The lawyer challenged the witness's sweeping assertion, asking for specific details.
  • The article refuted the author's sweeping assertion with detailed counterarguments.
  • His claim that all technology is harmful was a sweeping assertion that ignored its many benefits.
  • He avoided making any sweeping assertions to ensure his credibility.
  • If you continue to make such sweeping assertions, you will lose credibility.
  • The committee warned against the sweeping assertion of guilt without due process.
  • Such sweeping assertions are often made by people who haven't done their research.
  • His research paper focused on debunking a common sweeping assertion in the field.
  • A sweeping assertion about the national character is unlikely to be accurate.
  • The defense lawyer challenged the prosecution's sweeping assertion as speculation.