Sorry, I mistakenly thought it was 20/21 lol the last 12 months didn't happen.
So what do you think 'assurances' means btw?
Definition of assurance
1
: the state of being
assured: such as
a
: a being certain in the mind the puritan's assurance of salvation
b
: confidence of mind or manner
: easy freedom from self-doubt or uncertainty, spoke with assurance about his future plans also
: excessive self-confidence
: BRASHNESS,
PRESUMPTION
c
: SECURITY
2
: something that inspires or tends to inspire confidence gave repeated assurances of goodwill
3
: the act or action of
assuring someone or something: such as
a
: PLEDGE,
GUARANTEE You have my solemn assurance that it is true.
b
: the act of conveying real property (see
REAL entry 1 sense 2) also
: the instrument (see
INSTRUMENT entry 1 sense 5) by which it is conveyed
chiefly British
: INSURANCE
Synonyms & Antonym
If you seek assurance from somebody you want their assurance to be something you desire, no?
Sterling is seeking assurance on his 1st team plans.
Sterling: Pep am I in your 1st team plans
Pep: Not at the moment, you need to find your best form again.
Sterling: I think I am open to a move abroad.
If the answer was positive he wouldn't be chatting about leaving to some random interviewer.