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Since then, Pratt has assailed Bass for being on a diplomatic trip to Ghana when the fire ignited, despite a forecast of dangerously high winds and “critical fire conditions.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Mr. Means has assailed American agriculture firms and claimed pesticides and the Roundup weed-killer are increasing chronic illness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

While China's government has not confirmed the Foxconn investigation, Lai has assailed Beijing for targeting the firm.

From Reuters • Nov. 14, 2023

As governor, he has enacted several policies that Mr. Biden has assailed.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2022

He whom temptation never has assailed, Knows not that subtle sense of moral strength; When sorely tried, we waver, but at length, Rise up and turn away, not having failed.

From Maurine and Other Poems by Wilcox, Ella Wheeler