attacker

Example Sentences

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"The attacker was signalling vulnerability without necessarily crossing the threshold into mass casualty or nuclear safety crisis."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

That goal proved to be decisive when Hertl scored with 64 seconds to play after Vegas pulled their goalie for an extra attacker.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Police have identified other students who may have cooperated with the attacker, Russo added.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The president and other top officials have said a Secret Service officer was shot as the attacker charged a security checkpoint at the hotel, and that he survived thanks to a bulletproof vest.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A chilling thought flashed my mind and took root before I could suppress it: Did she know who the attacker was, and she was protecting him?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin