attack
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Officers have arrested a total of 23 individuals since the first attack on a place linked to Jewish communities, or those who oppose the Iranian regime.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
A generation of experience informs regional groups that an attack on the U.S. will only invite an overwhelming American reaction, and so it seems they have been mostly disinterested in poking the bear.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
Modern warfare in Europe and the Middle East showed that nations under attack and those in the vicinity remain vulnerable to aerial threats from missiles and drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The attack occurred on April 20, which is both Hitler’s birthday and the anniversary of the Columbine school shooting.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
This confused Handsome, since it sounded as if he were under attack, while at the same time, the puffin had actually cleared space for him to move.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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