attacked

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The CBO’s forecast was made in February, before Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran and oil prices doubled.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The moment where Sebastian is attacked largely plays out in silhouette.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The apparent seizure of Hui Chuan comes after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, according to Indian officials.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

For years, wildlife experts advised people attacked by black bears to fight back, while recommending that anyone confronted by a much larger grizzly lie still and play dead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

And then, just after dawn, the British attacked.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis