1
as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
the robbers waited until he had passed by them and then jumped on him without warning
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
no need to jump on him just because he locked the keys in the car
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The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
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Witnesses told police that the victim had called and reported that O’Neal had assaulted her, the witnesses told police.
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He is accused of attacking a 27-year-old man with a beer mug inside the Hula Bar on Saturday night.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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Kerr’s home in Florida was raided by the FBI on the same day.
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And try not to raid your retirement savings for a household expense.
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As officers came close, the tow truck slammed on its brakes, causing the squad car to collide with the rear of the truck, the source said.
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The fatal hit-and-run occurred less than two hours after a 13-year-old boy was killed riding on the back of a moped in Queens after his friend slammed into an open car door and then careened into a moving truck.
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Trump stormed out of a June 7 interview with current moderator Kristen Welker in Wisconsin.
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The Cavaliers won the 2015-2016 championship in a remarkable series in which Cleveland stormed back from a 3-1 deficit to win in seven games, a first in finals history.
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This ancient poem isn’t interested in scolding women for their sexuality, but in the establishment of honor in the elite household.
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Davis remembered once being scolded as a teenager by her mother after being caught speaking poorly of a classmate.
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This site strikes a rare balance between serenity and world-class action.
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The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday were most likely caused by a rupture in one of the country’s most active seismic zones — comprising the Boconó and San Sebastián faults, which extend along Venezuela’s northern coast — according to the USGS.
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“Jump (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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