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attacker

NOUN
aggressor
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That time, the attacker wore black clothes, a Darth Vader-like mask and a German World War II helmet.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Aftonbladet newspaper reported that the attacker had been shot in the leg by police.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Lane would spot his attacker in Las Vegas, and it turned out to be Davis’ cousin Anderson, the informant told police.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

According to Judge Ferrero, Byrd and Roberts initially had a right to defend themselves, but that right evaporated once their attacker began retreating—while he still held his shotgun—and they moved toward him.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

A chilling thought flashed my mind and took root before I could suppress it: Did she know who the attacker was, and she was protecting him?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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