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n close fighting during the culmination of a military attack n a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped n thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1…

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  1. n close fighting during the culmination of a military attack n a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped n thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946 n the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will v attack someone physically or emotionally v force (someone) to have sex against their will v attack in speech or writing