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assault

[uh-sawlt] / əˈsɔlt /




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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

India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar agreed that the two countries had a "convergence of national interests in many areas" but publicly took Rubio to task over President Donald Trump's assault on visas.

From Barron's • May 24, 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

"We continue to encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault, no matter how long ago it happened, to get in touch with us."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Ben could feel a blush begin at the cuticles of his toes, rush through his entire body, and assault the very roots of his hair.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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