attack
Example Sentences
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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
Tehran called the attack a "warning" after strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A cardiac arrest, which is different from a heart attack, can happen for a number of different reasons.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The United States has not accepted responsibility for the attack, although the military is investigating.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
They realize pretty quickly that they don’t need the stick, that she can’t attack them even if she wanted to.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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