assaultive
Americanadjective
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Locked away in prison, Amanda has little sense of the assaultive coverage’s prevalence and scope.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2025
“Most importantly, there are already laws on the books to address assaultive conduct.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
“I didn’t question it because I didn’t hear of any stories of him being physically assaultive with anybody,” said the social worker, who did not reveal any identifying information about the boy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2023
“We told you to leave. We gave you time to leave. We were slow and methodical, yet you were assaultive and aggressive with officers,” police said in a statement.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2022
His chief wrestling, dancing and romantic partner here is the assaultive, tireless technology of the physical production.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2018
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