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attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








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The Palau-flagged MT Settebello came under attack on Wednesday after the US military accused it of not complying "with directions from American forces".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The timing prompted speculation that the attack was part of a revenge plot against a country that had been a key transit hub for Uyghurs as Thailand's then-military leaders grew closer to Beijing.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

My character has a panic attack at the end of Episode 1 at this particular music venue in North London.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But as the game wound down, Wembanyama was noticeably sluggish, and the Spurs’ attack devolved into a series of low-percentage tries from distance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s not like the coyote means to eat your particular prized sheep or attack your expensive composter.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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