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

“To enter Colossal’s 55,000-square-foot Dallas headquarters is to find one’s senses fairly assaulted by the Power of Tech,” the publication wrote, describing it as a place where “many wondrous things are happening.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

About a month after Sheridan was arrested, prosecutors moved to dismiss the case after a bystander video surfaced showing clearly that Sheridan hadn’t assaulted Bovino.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 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

For while our noses and lungs feasted on nature’s goodness, our eyes were assaulted by evidence of her savagery.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson