assault
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Vaughan put it to her: "This has nothing to do with you and sexual assault."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The Ferrari Luce has endured a full frontal assault since the company unveiled the long-awaited addition to its lineup this week.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
As ProPublica and others have reported, citizens — including Garcia Venegas — accused of assaulting officers have not always been charged with assault.
From Salon • May 24, 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
“The assault at Milliken’s Bend was the Rebs’ last hope to get reinforcements to Vicksburg,” David said over the excited chatter filling the Bochinche.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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