assaulted

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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

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

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Moran told officers that she didn’t know the whereabouts of the individual who assaulted her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, the wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a raid at their home.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

True, one occasionally hears a marvellous punctu- ation-fan joke about a panda who “eats, shoots and leaves”, but in general the stickler’s exquisite sens-ibilities are assaulted from all sides, causing feelings of panic and isolation.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author