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attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








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Within two weeks of the attack they had arrested the two men who have now been convicted.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But as the game wound down, Wembanyama was noticeably sluggish, and the Spurs’ attack devolved into a series of low-percentage tries from distance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Chung speaks in a low, hushed tone, but to accommodate Klugo, he becomes a bit louder — though not too loud to give away their attack plans to their opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Turkey and Saudi Arabia, which also came under Iranian attack during the war, called for de-escalation, with Riyadh "urging all parties to prioritise wisdom" by resuming peace talks.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I can’t attack these pups, can’t grab them by the scruff and shove their noses into a rodent hole, can’t make them do anything.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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