assailed

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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

But she also assailed her colleagues for failing to explain themselves.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Now in their debate some had counselled that Minas Morgul should first be assailed, and if they might take it, it should be utterly destroyed.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien