sexual assaults
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pluralof sexual assault.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
sexual assaultnounnonconsensual 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.
Example Sentences
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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