attack

Example Sentences

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“This would very directly attack the basic underpinnings of global commerce,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But they tend to ignore the words in the middle of that sentence—an armed attack in Europe or North America.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Faith's heart attack was because of two congenital heart defects that she had no idea about.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

"Each and every attack must comply with international humanitarian law fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions to protect civilians," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The panic attack I had that day was because I overreacted to something I shouldn’t have reacted to.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam