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sexual assaults

  • plural
    of sexual assault.
    sexual assault
    noun
    nonconsensual touching of one person for the sexual gratification of another, including rape, fondling, molestation, or other unwanted contact with the genitals, anus, buttocks, groin, or breasts of either party.

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Uber said Friday that reported sexual assaults have fallen 44% since the 2019 report, adding that upwards of 99.9% of trips are completed without any reported safety incidents.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

The protests followed the arrest and charge of an asylum seeker on suspicion of alleged sexual assaults in the town.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2025

An independent commission that studied sexual assaults in the military suggested in its report that the use of special counsels would have a positive impact.

From Seattle Times Dec. 28, 2023

The Times does not identify victims of alleged sexual assaults.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 27, 2023

The RSF has denied reports that its soldiers are engaged in sexual assaults or looting.

From Reuters May 27, 2023

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