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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As the train rattled on, however, doubts began to assail me.
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He should assail the stronger with weapons, fire, and the administration of poisons.
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Many were convinced of Thornton's guilt and he was assailed in local and London newspapers.
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The moment he'd entered Rose Bower the smell of fresh paint had assailed his nostrils.
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They came in four pairs from the only four directions from which the farm could be assailed.
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Walk through the doors at the Slab and the just-out-of-the-oven aroma of fresh-baked cones assails the senses.
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We approached the east landing cautiously and the cliffs awoke with bird clamour which was to assail our ears until we left.