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attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








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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

France head to the World Cup with a wealth of riches in attack.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Israeli ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, wrote on X: "No self-respecting country in the world would tolerate such an attack, and neither will Israel."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

State Governor Kathy Hochul described the attack as "an act of horrific violence."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“What are you going to do, attack Hitler with algebra?”

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




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