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attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








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"I would ask people not to share the very graphic images and footage of the attack," Naomi Long said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The discovery centers on SLAMF6, a molecule found on the surface of immune cells that can prevent T cells from mounting a strong attack against tumors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Hilton responded with a quip that quickly deflated the attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The weak military lacks advanced air-defense systems and missile capabilities, and possesses only a handful of attack planes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I can’t attack these pups, can’t grab them by the scruff and shove their noses into a rodent hole, can’t make them do anything.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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