attacked
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Ukrainian media reported that Kyiv had attacked the Kstovo oil refinery, calling it "one of Russia's largest oil refineries, producing fuel and lubricants".
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
“They’re afraid their stores will be attacked and looted,” Yves Gollety, owner of the weapons store, explained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Earlier this month, he said Tehran could target the United Arab Emirates, which has largely escaped being attacked since late spring, as well as data centers and internet cables across the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
“When I know I’m being attacked, I immediately remind myself that that is a common strategy,” she told The Hollywood Reporter in 2017.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
I mean, not that she’s still hurt, but just, I don’t want to be attacked by a coyote.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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