assaulted

Example Sentences

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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 • Jun. 4, 2026

In many of the cases, Bis said, the claimants impeded or assaulted agents.

From Los Angeles Times • 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 • May 20, 2026

The agency’s spokesperson added that any allegations that agents assaulted Bazan “are FALSE.”

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

“The policeman said Rosaleen assaulted the men, but I was there, and she was only protecting herself. That’s all.”

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd