sneak attack
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They know that a full-out nuclear war would end civilization, so the risk isn’t so much a purposeful sneak attack by one country against one or two of the others, it’s a miscalculation.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
President Biden on Wednesday met privately with families of Americans being held hostage by Hamas since its sneak attack in Israel on Oct.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
“It was a sneak attack in the dark of night,” Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny said at a news conference Wednesday.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2023
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Christmas whooshes in from the wings, making a festive sneak attack.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2022
My potential for arrogance made a sneak attack on me.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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