assault
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Some, including conservative Catholic bishops, bemoaned the assault against a major religious leader.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
Warships involved include the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, the USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship and several guided-missile destroyers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
A team of 12 armed servicemembers makes up the initial assault force.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
She said the second alleged assault was in 2024, when she said she met Swalwell after a charity gala in New York.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Standing a few feet away was his dad, Mars, wearing a red beret and olive fatigues with the insignia of the Italian Special Forces, an assault rifle slung over his shoulder.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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