attacking

Example Sentences

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He can operate in an attacking midfield role or play deeper.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Entering Game 3, Towns has outplayed and mind-melted San Antonio’s starry giant, Victor Wembanyama, attacking the basket without fear of the Luxor Obelisk looming in the paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead of attacking the reflected image, the octopuses needed to figure out where the stimulus was actually located and move toward it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“So you need to be really patient instead of attacking the pin. So I really try to follow what my caddie says.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Whatever. I don’t like this guy attacking Ms. Friendly. We need to do something. Think, Benji. You’re the creative one.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty