under assault
idiom
: being attacked or severely criticized
The city is under assault from enemy troops.
Their personal freedoms are (coming) under assault by the government.
He came under assault for his unusual beliefs.
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For the last three years, presidents, prime ministers, movie actors, rock stars and writers have traveled to Ukraine, seeking to show solidarity with a country under assault from its neighbor, Russia.
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Mark Landler, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The documentary debuted in the Cannes Premiere section of the festival to a long ovation and strong reviews, praising the timeliness of the film in an era in which freedom of speech and civil liberties are under assault and autocrats are on the rise worldwide.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 May 2025
The cable industry has been under assault for years from streaming services like Disney, Netflix, Amazon and HBO Max, as well as internet plans offered by mobile phone companies.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Called the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, the deal aims to establish a long-term economic partnership aimed at generating revenue for both countries and incentivizing peace in a country currently under assault by Russia.
—Ahtra Elnashar, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2025
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Mark Landler, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The documentary debuted in the Cannes Premiere section of the festival to a long ovation and strong reviews, praising the timeliness of the film in an era in which freedom of speech and civil liberties are under assault and autocrats are on the rise worldwide.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 May 2025
The cable industry has been under assault for years from streaming services like Disney, Netflix, Amazon and HBO Max, as well as internet plans offered by mobile phone companies.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Called the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, the deal aims to establish a long-term economic partnership aimed at generating revenue for both countries and incentivizing peace in a country currently under assault by Russia.
—Ahtra Elnashar, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2025
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“Under assault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20assault. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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