assault
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"We continue to encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault, no matter how long ago it happened, to get in touch with us."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
However, he also warned the United States was prepared to launch a "full, large-scale assault" if negotiations collapse, underscoring the fragility of the situation.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Women often do not immediately report allegations of rape and sexual assault, she said, "because of the sense of shame that you have, that somehow it's your fault".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Officials were vague about whether the Nigerian operation involved an airstrike, ground assault or both, and didn’t say whether U.S. troops were at risk.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Out in the jungle on patrol, fear of a sudden assault kept Horan’s nerves on edge.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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