assault

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But of the five assault on a federal officer cases the office had taken to trial, prosecutors had not won a single one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Reitzes: The Mag Seven are already under assault by the market rotation under way.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Reitzes also thinks the company’s Office lineup, which includes products like Word and Excel, is “arguably under assault from AI and pressures on seats.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Tim Bonner, the Alliance's chief executive, said the government was attacking rural communities with "another assault on rural life".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

When I get to Rockledge that afternoon, I practically assault Zach for information.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz