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attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








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Iran's military also said it downed a US A-10 ground attack aircraft in the Gulf, with US media saying the pilot was rescued.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“It would take forever and would expose all those crossing the strait to risks” of Iranian attack, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Police patrols have been stepped up in areas with large Jewish populations since the attack.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Kuwait also reported that an Iranian attack significantly damaged a desalination plant, which supplies drinking water to the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He and Jamie spent a surprising amount of their time and energy thinking up ways to attack what they viewed as a deeply corrupt financial system.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis