assaulted

Example Sentences

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The protests have intensified in recent days after security guards assaulted a man near the protected area and footage of preparatory construction work and bulldozers on the beach was released.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

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

Former footballer Joey Barton and a second suspect have been charged after a man was assaulted near a golf club.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Once again, he was assaulted by the glorious smell of rotten produce.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer