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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an assault on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an attack or criticism directed at a person, idea, or institution.
Example: "The article was seen as an assault on the integrity of the scientific community."
Alternatives: "an attack on" or "an offense against".
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An assault on collective bargaining is an assault on human rights.
"An assault on the public sector is effectively an assault on women and women's equality," she says.
It is an assault on free speech.
"It was an assault on the community.
And besides, an assault on your religion is not an assault on you; it's not personal.
It was an assault on crony capitalism.
It's seen as an assault on something.
It is an assault on honor.
It was an assault on the senses.
This attack is an assault on human dignity.
Mr. Paul called the legislation an assault on liberty.
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