assaulted
Example Sentences
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Hearing Platner deny that he assaulted Fifield, and seeing so many rally behind him and against her, was too much.
From Slate β Jul. 7, 2026
The protests have intensified in recent days after security guards assaulted a man near the protected area and footage of preparatory construction work and bulldozers on the beach was released.
From Barron's β Jun. 4, 2026
In many of the cases, Bis said, the claimants impeded or assaulted agents.
From Los Angeles Times β May 26, 2026
A retrial jury has been discharged after it failed to reach verdicts over allegations that two brothers assaulted a police officer at Manchester Airport.
From BBC β May 20, 2026
Leo’s nose was assaulted by good smells—cedar, juniper, jasmine, peaches, and fresh herbs.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
