attacked

Example Sentences

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But it is not clear whether the drone had deliberately attacked it, an unnamed US official told CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Digital news outlet Axios reported that US forces had attacked several Iranian air defence systems and radar systems around the strait.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He attacked the qualifications of her replacement and told him he wasn’t welcome in a way that could only indicate insubordination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

As the conflict unfolded, Gulf Arabs were surprised when Iran attacked them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I mean, not that she’s still hurt, but just, I don’t want to be attacked by a coyote.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz