as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
a remote area of the park in which gangs of hoodlums have been known to bushwhack lone joggers
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Commercial traffic through the maritime chokepoint has virtually ceased since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, with Iran vowing to strike any vessels associated with the two countries or their partners.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Since the United States and Israel attacked Iran more than two weeks ago, Tehran has regularly fired on Israel, American bases in the region, and Gulf Arab countries’ energy infrastructure with drones and missiles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police allege the singer assaulted the officers who were trying to take him into custody.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Oren assaulted her; his team disputes it Before the Memorial Day assault, Acree alleges she was raped by Oren Alexander, Tal’s younger brother, in his New York apartment, according to her civil lawsuit against him, Tal and two other defendants.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fast forward to now, when Andrew was arrested on his birthday, questioned for over 11 hours, and his homes and offices were raided.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 Mar. 2026
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Reginald Arthurell — who began transitioning to a woman shortly after his release from prison in 2020 — was removed from the home after heavily armed officers raided the address on Monday, radio station 2GB reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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After Rock Canyon built a 30-21 halftime lead, the Mustangs stormed back in the second half.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The senior guard scored six quick points as part of an impressive 13-0 run to close the quarter, as Bishop Fenwick stormed right back to seize a commanding 41-29 lead entering the fourth.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Gunmen ambushed and killed security personnel in Nigeria’s Plateau state.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors allege the gunmen tracked Bowman to Los Angeles and ambushed him at a gas station near the Beverly Center, firing at least 18 rounds from multiple weapons, including a machine gun.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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The most serious mid-air collision involving the plane happened in 1966, when a B-52 bomber carrying nuclear bombs struck a tanker near Palomares, Spain.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the visuals, Tan’s actual caption struck a reflective tone that stood out from the usual social media fare.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Bushwhacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bushwhacked. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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