attacked

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Noem has faced questioning before Congress about the alleged relationship, and attacked the reports as “tabloid garbage,” though she stopped short of explicitly denying the allegations while under oath.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

A key gauge of expectations of where consumer prices are headed on Wall Street — the 10-year break-even inflation rate — has barely budged since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Instead of collecting trophies, he sued a rival franchise, feuded with fans and—despite his success elsewhere in the entertainment world—relentlessly attacked the NBA itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Tedros has called on communities to work with medical staff after some residents attacked health centres over strict burial rules.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Suddenly a red squirrel—not much larger than the chipmunk—jumped down from the top of the brush pile, ran out on the log, and attacked the chipmunk.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen