attacker
Example Sentences
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Lane would spot his attacker in Las Vegas, and it turned out to be Davis’ cousin Anderson, the informant told police.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
According to Judge Ferrero, Byrd and Roberts initially had a right to defend themselves, but that right evaporated once their attacker began retreating—while he still held his shotgun—and they moved toward him.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
The attacker had lived with his grandparents as his parents were divorced.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The attacker had lived with his grandparents, as his parents were divorced.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Filch kept it fresh in everyone’s minds by pacing the spot where she had been attacked, as though he thought the attacker might come back.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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