attacked

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Noem has faced questioning before Congress about the alleged relationship, and attacked the reports as “tabloid garbage,” though she stopped short of explicitly denying the allegations while under oath.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said he had been attacked by government forces while he and other leaders were preparing for Thursday's "peaceful" demonstrations.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He repeatedly attacked Raman over her opposition to a law that prohibits homeless encampments from coming within 500 feet of schools and day-care centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Tech’s surge trounced the S&P 19.8% rebound over the same period, as the stock market bounced back from a first-quarter selloff that picked up speed after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“Isn’t it still most likely my mum was killed when the Germans attacked Warsaw?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin