attacker

Example Sentences

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This follows the awkward moment in 2022, when Switzerland attacker Breel Embolo, born in Cameroon, became the first player in the tournament's more than 90-year history to score against his own birth nation.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Williams added that forcing an attacker onto their weaker foot would have limited success with Messi.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

His pace in behind meant he was England's most dangerous attacker.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

U.K. officials have rebuffed the criticism, with Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy pointing out that the attacker was British and saying the stabbing had nothing to do with immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Filch kept it fresh in everyone’s minds by pacing the spot where she had been attacked, as though he thought the attacker might come back.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling