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as in attacked
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
the union organizers assailed the chemical company for failing to provide a safe working environment
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as in assaulted
to take sudden, violent action against
the small birds assailed the larger one that had threatened their nest
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Recent Examples of assailed
But the deal was almost immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates.
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Natasha Frost, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
But as soon as the deal was declared done, it was immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates.
—Gaya Gupta, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
German government and mainstream opposition lawmakers have assailed the party for its alleged closeness to Russia and China.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
The historic disaster presented unique challenges for emergency officials trying to evacuate and safeguard residents in a mountainous region assailed by multiple floods and tropical-storm winds.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
View Comments Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News and NBC host turned conservative podcaster, also assailed CBS for fact checking Vance’s claims.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Gone are the days when critics assailed the United States for trying to be the world’s policeman.
—Richard Wike, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2020
Natasha Frost, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
But as soon as the deal was declared done, it was immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates.
—Gaya Gupta, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
German government and mainstream opposition lawmakers have assailed the party for its alleged closeness to Russia and China.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
The historic disaster presented unique challenges for emergency officials trying to evacuate and safeguard residents in a mountainous region assailed by multiple floods and tropical-storm winds.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
View Comments Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News and NBC host turned conservative podcaster, also assailed CBS for fact checking Vance’s claims.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Gone are the days when critics assailed the United States for trying to be the world’s policeman.
—Richard Wike, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2020
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Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The accuser says she was attacked by the two rappers at an after-show party following the Video Music Awards.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gardner claims that Jodeci singer DeVante Swing watched while she was being assaulted.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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The woman in the suit alleged she was assaulted after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old former cheerleader dating Bill Belichick, slammed the food delivery app DoorDash, claiming that she was left with stitches after placing an order.Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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While many, including Barstool president Dave Portnoy and sports commentator Keith Olbermann, slammed Reese for the gesture, Clark maintained that she wasn’t offended by it.Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Karmann | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Adidas’ German headquarters was raided on Tuesday in connection with a yearslong tax investigation, the company confirmed to CNBC in a statement.Gabrielle Fonrouge,Jessica Golden, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Photos and videos on Sunday showed Assad posters being defaced, statues toppled, and government buildings raided, with crowds gathering in the streets to celebrate the end of the regime.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Which struck me as odd because why take a principled stand to publish something that wasn’t even memorable enough to stick in my brain?Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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