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assault

[uh-sawlt] / əˈsɔlt /




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The U.S. has an aircraft carrier, multiple guided-missile destroyers, an amphibious assault ship and several other warships in the Middle East, Navy and Central Command officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

She said the second alleged assault was in 2024, when she said she met Swalwell after a charity gala in New York.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

An attorney for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, on Thursday sent a cease and desist letter to an unknown individual demanding that they stop accusing the congressman of sexual assault.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Whatever happens, the assault may well discourage the Iranian people—many of whom have been very pro-American—from viewing the United States as a friend in the future.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Although the United States was still officially neutral, it was lending aid to Britain, then under Nazi assault by air and sea.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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