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assault

[uh-sawlt] / əˈsɔlt /




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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

Its goal was to limit state tort claims, like assault and trespass, against federal officials acting under federal authority.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

A team of 12 armed servicemembers makes up the initial assault force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Swalwell faces assault claims,” read the front page of the East Bay Times, stacked up at the Lucky grocery story around the corner from Swalwell’s rental home.

From Los Angeles Times • 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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