as in attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
law enforcement officials decided to wait before going in on the barricaded gunman
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The demonstrations intensified after a federal officer shot a Venezuelan man accused of fleeing a traffic stop and attacking an agent, federal officials said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026 -
After officers reached the person, two other people arrived from a nearby apartment and all three started attacking the officer, according to DHS.—
Steve Karnowski,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Security forces are raiding residential areas and going to people’s rooftops.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Zeus acting for his own pleasure underlies the evolutionary tales of small groups raiding foreign shores, carrying off women.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sutherland is accused of entering the vehicle and physically assaulting the driver, police said.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, 28, a citizen of Honduras, was indicted and charged with three counts of assaulting federal immigration agents, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Rachel Wolf , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Let natural greenery rule in tall vases, design a whole table setting on a new color, or concoct a signature drink that matches the theme in color and flavor.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite this goodbye, the sun is far from setting on the undeniable uniqueness and spirit that is Cyndi Lauper.—
Jessi Roti,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Really storming winds were coming, and during the whole shooting, this stormy wind never stops.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the Bills have won three straight road games, pummeling the Pittsburgh Steelers, storming back to beat the New England Patriots and holding on against the Cleveland Browns.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Fearing for their safety, a Border Patrol agent opened fire, striking both suspects, prosecutors allege.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Take a note from Fran Drescher’s Golden Globes look and stock up on her striking Laura Geller New York Makeup glam products at Amazon now.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Going in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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