assailing

Example Sentences

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GM went full speed ahead, pouring money into national ad campaigns assailing things like men eating tofu.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

For his part, Fauci—a veteran of numerous appearances before Congress—held his ground, assailing accusations made against him as “seriously distorted,” “absolutely false,” and “simply preposterous.”

From Science Magazine • Jun. 3, 2024

But when assailing someone's insecurities is the goal, it doesn't matter if the target is a supermodel.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2023

Central to the advertising offensive was the American Accountability Foundation, which produced an advertising blitz assailing the nominee on Facebook, as well as in newspapers and on billboards.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023

The assailing hosts halted, foiled by the silent menace of rock and wall.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien