as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
the shock troops descended on the village without warning
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In a statement obtained by multiple outlets, the Department of Homeland Security said the news producer allegedly threw objects at a Border Patrol car and was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Several officers were assaulted during this period, including one struck in the face.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Gunmen attacked the Nova Music Festival and Kibbutz Be’eri, among other targets.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Chiefs edge rusher George Karlaftis is capable of lining up on both sides, and Spagnuolo should look to exploit what could be a vulnerable area to attack the Lions’ front.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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According to reports via Israeli outlet Ynet, the violence erupted when Hamas militants raided the neighborhood of Sabra in Gaza City, home to a clan called Doghmush, also known as the Al Doghmush family militia.—
Emma Bussey , Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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As wagers on the 2024 election grew last year, the CFTC renewed its scrutiny, and the FBI raided founder Shayne Coplan’s home in November.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The devastating conflict started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants stormed Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostage.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Israel-Hamas war began after Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, storming army bases, farming communities and an outdoor music festival, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, including women, children and older adults.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Of course, there's the obvious parallel of a green dress here, but Condon was particularly struck by the number's arrangement of bodies in space.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Often a thorn in the side of leadership, Massie is unlikely to strike any deal with leadership to avoid a vote on releasing the Epstein files.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Descend (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descend%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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