assault
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Along with jet fighters, refueling tankers and other warplanes at air bases, the U.S. has positioned Navy warships and Marines on amphibious assault ships in the region.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Former footballer Joey Barton has denied an assault on a man at a Merseyside golf club.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Whatever happens, the assault may well discourage the Iranian people—many of whom have been very pro-American—from viewing the United States as a friend in the future.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Heavily armed federal agents marched down Michigan Avenue wearing body armor and carrying assault rifles.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
“Naw. Not outside. I’ll show you on the bus. I was going to show you this morning, but you were too busy recovering from my snowball assault to get to the bus stop on time.”
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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