assaulted

Example Sentences

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Christian Bojorquez argued in his closing statements to the jury that Officer William Jones believed that he was confronting a man with a gun who had already assaulted several people inside the store.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The agency’s spokesperson added that any allegations that agents assaulted Bazan “are FALSE.”

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Sollenberger found that the woman who alleged Trump sexually assaulted her was interviewed by the FBI at least four times, but the public Epstein files only mention one of those interviews.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 45% say they have been assaulted at least once.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Prosper opened the door of the emergency exit and shuddered as the cold air assaulted him.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke