assail

Example Sentences

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I watched this, sitting two rows behind Trump, as he turned and walked out to face the cameras and assail the process that had brought him there.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2025

He at once promised to bring back “order” at the border while also vowing not to assail migrants in the manner of Mr. Trump and his allies.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Continued generations of teachers, missionaries, and lay Buddhists used his teachings to assail the Brahmanist-based caste system.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Let other humorists, satirists and columnists assail you with the day-by-day account.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2022

If we make no answer, the Enemy may move Men of his rule to assail King Brand, and Dáin also.’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien