The 7.8-pound machine measures 11.9 inches wide and 8.3 inches deep, which Toshiba boldly asserts is close enough to warrant the notebook designation.

"He struck the first blow," the youth asserted boldly, crossing his arms atop his broad chest.

Menzies' book, "1421," boldly asserts that the Chinese discovered America 70 years before Columbus.

"He is not the Scarlet Pimpernel," some of the women asserted boldly.

These men, and some women, cluster on shore and on slippery, seaweed-coated boulders, boldly asserting their place at the top of the food chain.

At the same time I boldly assert that mere knowledge of the truth will not give you the art of persuasion.

If she had any sense of self-preservation, she would boldly assert that she indeed found his sexual escapades repulsive.

He would boldly assert that his silk industry would enhance American competitiveness.

As is often the case, however, boldly asserting your legal rights may not be the best way to get what you want.

"Perhaps we could use a little Catholic emancipation," she asserted boldly.