assailed
Example Sentences
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The competitive threat posed by cheaper Chinese substitutes has once again assailed semiconductor stocks, leading to dramatic falls in some of the biggest memory chip makers in Asia on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Mayor Karen Bass finds herself in the extraordinary position, as an incumbent, of fighting to make the runoff as she is assailed from the left and the right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
He did not respond to a detailed list of questions but assailed the requests in two posts on X, where he has 1.8 million followers.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
In subsequent interviews, he assailed Fidesz for corruption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
He felt giddy, but after he clicked Send, regrets assailed him.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
