attacked

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In a Depression-era bit set at a soup kitchen, you know he’ll be attacked for seeming to cut the line — “chat cuts” is the Davidean phrase — and that he’ll criticize the soup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

He is believed to have been attacked by at least one crocodile.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Oil is lower too following a spike yesterday when Iran attacked a cargo ship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Some union leaders viewed Carvalho warily, although they have not attacked him with the intensity of some past superintendents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

I have seen grown men run when they get attacked by this small chicken.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen