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attacker

NOUN
aggressor
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But note also that many audience members rushed to the stage almost instantly to subdue the attacker, perhaps saving Mr. Rushdie’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

The exchanges showed how air-defense math can favor the attacker and how Iran has adapted its attacks to force the U.S. to burn precious munitions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

We began working through basic hapkido hand techniques, defenses designed to control an attacker through redirection of force.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

With a 4.0 grade-point average and terrific lacrosse talent as an attacker, Fine has a bright future.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

When threatened, the Lobalug contracts its venom sac, blasting the attacker with poison.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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