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.
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Title IX is a federal civil rights law mandating that universities follow certain rules when investigating sexual assaults.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
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 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
The Pentagon puts out two reports every year on the number of sexual assaults reported by military academy students and by U.S. service members.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2023