Benignant as she is, at such onsets of the soul she feels no mercy.
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft
They rallied again and again as fresh regiments came to their aid, but they were met, hurled back, and pursued with irresistible onsets, which compelled them to retire not only from the town, but also behind the hills under cover of their batteries.
"Three Years in the Federal Cavalry"
Willard Glazier
Under cover of this welcome screen, Victor and Lannes restored some order to their divisions and checked for a time the onsets of the enemy.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose