- present participle of attack.
attacking
Example Sentences
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When the model replied that “believing harder” wasn’t a viable strategy for attacking the Riemann hypothesis, Sumner intervened: “You need to believe in yourself.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
After a few weeks, Iran, objecting to U.S. efforts to guide ships through the waterway, went back to attacking vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Heisenberg: Sarr was a hugely important part of Palace's attacking game last season and he ranked highly for shots and big chances.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hull are likely to face plenty of matches where their attacking opportunities are limited and they are unlikely to get many clean sheets.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The magician who’s been attacking the Bureau is the same person who took my brother.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
