attack
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On Wednesday, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the blame should lie with the individual who committed the attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
"Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The discovery centers on SLAMF6, a molecule found on the surface of immune cells that can prevent T cells from mounting a strong attack against tumors.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Hilton responded with a quip that quickly deflated the attack.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
I’m sobbing and hiccuping so hard it takes me a minute to tell Auntie Nina it’s an asthma attack.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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