attacked
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The group, which controls swathes of Yemen and has been at war with Riyadh for over a decade, has declared a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia and attacked ships in the Red Sea.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Today, it might be worth identifying specific facilities that would be difficult to restart or replace, were they attacked, as candidates for undergrounding.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, leading the prosecution, said Castro had lied about being attacked before the shooting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Houthis, a Yemeni militia, reportedly attacked Saudi ships in the Red Sea on Monday.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
I was not afraid, because Togbe had taught me that most animals only attacked if threatened, and out here I had a chance to meet them without anyone else antagonizing them.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
