Officials Say They Failed Women in Cologne Attacks

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gauntlet – n. situation in which someone is attacked by many people

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grope – v. to touch a person in an unwanted sexual way

wallet – n. a small folding case that holds money and credit cards

harass – v. to annoy or bother someone.

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