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attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








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Protests have taken place in several locations across Scotland, as disorder flared in Belfast following a knife attack.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

At 42, she had a heart attack and a stroke, then four open heart surgeries.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Even in the aftermath of the attack, Ama’s eyes are shining as she looks at me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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