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attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








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Participants were followed for an average of seven to eight years so researchers could track whether they developed high blood pressure or cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, or angina.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

Lacy’s absence meant Ole Miss had no choice but to run their attack through Chambliss on nearly every single snap.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

The minister said she authorised fisheries officers to "destroy the shark" if it could be captured because of the "exceptional circumstances" of the attack and the "hazard posed by the shark".

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Tight end Oronde Gadsden II is another player who could play a key role in a revitalized passing attack.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

It was hidden and silent, but it was ready to attack the minute I left myself exposed.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

Paris, she added, also believed that Berlin didn’t understand that acting at scale across Europe was the only way to deter attacks on the region.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Although investigators haven’t determined a motive for the arboreal attacks, both residents and law enforcement officers have theorized they may be the work of a homeowner seeking to improve property value.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Similar large scale attacks took place in August and September.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Condemning the Houthis' latest attacks, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the broadcaster NTV that his country had had discussions with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, partners in a mutual defence pact, about possible assistance.

From Barron's

But the Italian army proved woefully unprepared for war, launching repeated attacks against the Austrians, gaining no ground, suffering huge casualties, and becoming a liability rather than an asset to the Allies.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

In order to defend the political centre, Schwesig has at times attacked it.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Mr. Amodei said that swarming AI agents like those that attacked Hugging Face could “take over the entire internet” in six to 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

The line was attacked across both the Riyadh and Madinah regions from drones launched from Iraq, creating more operational challenges versus an isolated strike, Shah said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

Arizona, meanwhile, attacked in waves — blocking a punt in the fourth quarter and taking over three yards from the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

“Exactly. This all fits. It would be good to know if the council members’ families were attacked in Boggs Ferry too.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

Left-back Andy Robertson is instead positioned on the left wing with winger Omar Marmoush inverting into an attacking midfield position.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

He responded by further attacking the three outlets.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

Spurs' build-up has regularly got them in positions behind the opposition midfield by attacking quickly after they are pressed.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

When an attacking side accelerate play, it is common for the defending team to drop back in an urgent manner, looking to protect their goal.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

They are forever setting on nests hatching out chicks, brooding and clucking and attacking anything that comes close.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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