attacker

Example Sentences

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"The attacker was signalling vulnerability without necessarily crossing the threshold into mass casualty or nuclear safety crisis."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

That goal proved to be decisive when Hertl scored with 64 seconds to play after Vegas pulled their goalie for an extra attacker.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Police have identified other students who may have cooperated with the attacker, Russo added.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"He is in control of his actions, so suddenly the attacker goes from offside to onside. That is why the goal rightly stands. That is disastrous from Guehi."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

It was now nearly four months since Justin and Nearly Headless Nick had been Petrified, and nearly everybody seemed to think that the attacker, whoever it was, had retired for good.

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