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assaulted

ADJECTIVE
held up
Synonyms


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"As a result, the jury's unanimous verdict that Donald Trump sexually assaulted and then defamed E. Jean Carroll is now final and cannot be challenged in any court," she added.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

"I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life," the 54-year-old actor said in a statement.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Hearing Platner deny that he assaulted Fifield, and seeing so many rally behind him and against her, was too much.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

She curled herself into a ball, but as she closed her eyes, memories assaulted her, so she sat back up, leaning against the rough wooden wall.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper




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