sexual assault
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of sexual assault
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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How are supporters and voters reacting to the sexual assault allegations that have brought an end to Graham Platner’s Senate campaign?
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
An arbitrator has sided with former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt, saying in a preliminary ruling that he was not guilty of sexual assault against his former girlfriend and business partner Michelle Ritter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
A spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health said the agency does not track how many births result from sexual assault.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
"We continue to encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault, no matter how long ago it happened, to get in touch with us."
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
The measure would replace the current system of adjudicating sexual assault by taking the cases outside a victim’s chain of command.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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