attacked

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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

He repeatedly attacked Raman over her opposition to a law that prohibits homeless encampments from coming within 500 feet of schools and day-care centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Tensions emerged in July 2025, when the then-prime minister sharply attacked Faye, alleging a "problem of authority" in the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Tech’s surge trounced the S&P 19.8% rebound over the same period, as the stock market bounced back from a first-quarter selloff that picked up speed after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“When my family got attacked, we left Boggs Ferry because we were so scared. Maybe the cucos didn’t want to hurt the council members. Maybe they just wanted to scare them,” Thorn said.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega