assault

Example Sentences

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They had deliberated around four hours, a good spell on a case that had only two witnesses and a video of the alleged assault that prosecutors played repeatedly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.S. launched a furious aircraft-and-missile assault on Kharg focused on eliminating its military installations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

US Central Command said on X that the newly-arrived sailors and marines were part of a unit led by the warship USS Tripoli, which also includes assault and transport assets.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Reitzes: The Mag Seven are already under assault by the market rotation under way.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

However, he had decided to use the time to attempt another assault on the Room of Requirement.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling