- present participle of attack.
attacking
Example Sentences
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The online response inspired her to quit her job and build a digital brand by attacking the workplace taboo of talking about salaries.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Afterward, he criticized Red Sox fans for attacking his family on social media, saying that the harassment “crossed the line.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Immune cells that usually defend the body by attacking infected or foreign cells appear in unusually high numbers in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
The Wallabies excelled with some vibrant attacking rugby, scoring five tries against the back-to-back World Cup winners to lead by 25 points with 16 minutes left.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
A nonresisting parry channels the energy of the attacking blade into a circular motion, turning aggression back against the opponent.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
