attacked

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In a Depression-era bit set at a soup kitchen, you know he’ll be attacked for seeming to cut the line — “chat cuts” is the Davidean phrase — and that he’ll criticize the soup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Some union leaders viewed Carvalho warily, although they have not attacked him with the intensity of some past superintendents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Two of the injured men had attended prayer at Broomhouse mosque about half an hour before they were attacked.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Some analysts say the Mogami’s small crew could cause problems if the ship is attacked, since there would be fewer sailors to put out fires and take over the jobs of anyone injured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

When I came home, the cottage looked like a chicken coop attacked by a fox.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff