The fortress seemed assailable after months of neglect, its walls crumbling and its garrison depleted.

The assailableness of the old fortress was apparent after the siege exposed its crumbling walls.

The captain watched the enemy ships in the fog, assailing them with cannon fire as they drew near.

The relentless wind assails the coastal town throughout the night.

Witnesses described the assailants as wearing dark hoodies and moving quickly through the alley.

Journalists assail the mayor with harsh questions after the scandal.

Witnesses helped the police identify the assailant who fled the scene after the robbery.

The assailant waves lashed the cliff, hurling spray high into the air.

The castle was assailed by enemy forces at dawn.

The veteran spoke openly about the assailments he had endured during the conflict.